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M3 GFU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,363 mi
Last recorded96,363 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 95,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 95,997 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 95,630 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 95,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2022 95,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2021 95,193 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Roll Cage Fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate None std steering wheel fitted (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,724 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Roll Cage Fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate None std steering wheel fitted (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 94,209 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No seat belts fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Roll cage fitted

Under trays fitted as std

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,282 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not working due to none gen steering wheel (5.4.2)

car used for motor sport

engine fault light on

no rear seats fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,255 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 84,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

ROLL CAGE FITTED. DRIVERS AIR BAG SYSTEM REMOVED, (COMPERTION CAR) PASSENGER AIR BAG SYSTEM REMOVED

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,028 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 78,028 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,535 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,293 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,808 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,770 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)

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 GFU 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 81%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

M3 GFU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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