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2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,751 mi
Last recorded75,751 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CFU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 75,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,211 miles

minor oil leak from rear differential

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,647 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,084 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

minor oil leak from rear differential around prop shaft seal area

Fail 21 Nov 2022 74,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

minor oil leak from rear differential around prop shaft seal area

Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,398 miles

Rear Rear axle-oil leak prop shaft area-pinion seal-minor.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,139 miles

Rear Rear axle-oil leak prop shaft area-pinion seal-minor.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 72,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,468 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre & rear exhaust flanges corroded & weak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,974 miles

both rear tyres 3mm.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,974 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,808 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,785 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear clamp has a crack in it (perfectly secure)

oil leak from the rear diff unit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,785 miles

exhaust rear clamp has a crack in it (perfectly secure)

oil leak from the rear diff unit

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 40,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front lower suspension arms have light damage to front sections

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,427 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 CFU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CFU, 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.

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What year was M3 CFU registered?

M3 CFU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is M3 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CFU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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