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M3 EAA

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,976 mi
Last recorded78,976 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 78,976 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,879 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 76,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper limit of acceptable corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight binding of the brake after application and release of the parking brake

Offside Front headlamp leveling device has a damaged/broken bracket. temporary repair is present

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight binding of the brake after application and release of the parking brake

Pass 11 May 2019 76,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge & 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge & 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,249 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,857 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,568 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,551 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 EAA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

M3 EAA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is M3 EAA safe to buy?

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