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M3 FGA

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,233 mi
Last recorded139,233 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 139,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil seal seepage, rear differential also noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge/sidewall 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential noisy/ oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 139,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge/sidewall 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential noisy/ oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 138,736 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal oily, differential also noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 138,478 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 138,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 137,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 135,027 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 135,027 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,776 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 131,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 126,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 118,913 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres inner edge wearing uneven

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 108,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 101,546 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2013 101,546 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,602 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 77,602 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,971 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

dash warning light on

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 FGA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 FGA, 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 FGA registered?

M3 FGA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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