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M3 EOE

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,201 mi
Last recorded72,201 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 72,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 68,598 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 68,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,384 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,803 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 53,803 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,606 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 47,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 30 May 2015 44,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 38,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,542 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,535 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,778 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,980 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 17,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 EOE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EOE, 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 EOE registered?

M3 EOE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is M3 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EOE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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