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M3 FBX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,466 mi
Last recorded93,466 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 93,466 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 88,561 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 88,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 81,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,453 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,121 miles

hand brake performance just meets required efficiency. 18% recorded.nearside low.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,190 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2016 73,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 67,181 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have uneven wear.

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2013 62,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on inner and outer edge of front tyres

Fail 26 Oct 2013 62,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on inner and outer edge of front tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,928 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,915 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,865 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,208 miles

*****offside rear tyre on legal limit*****

belly pan fitted

both rear tyres kerbing rib cut

brake fluid level low

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,421 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 FBX 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 73.9%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

M3 FBX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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