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M3 AVR

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,236 mi
Last recorded85,236 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 AVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 78,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,495 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,974 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 39,361 miles

Diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,377 miles

2 x rear child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,070 miles

REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2012 32,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,002 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M3 AVR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M3 AVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 AVR registered?

M3 AVR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is M3 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 AVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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