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M3 FRM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,483 mi
Last recorded62,483 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 62,483 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,411 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED AND DOESNT APPEAR TO BE LEAKING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 60,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,852 miles

tpms on

Pass 27 May 2022 57,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,509 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,283 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 42,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,297 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 38,297 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,409 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,507 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 FRM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FRM, 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

How do I check the history of M3 FRM?

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What year was M3 FRM registered?

M3 FRM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is M3 FRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 FRM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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