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M3 RJR

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,159 mi
Last recorded66,159 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 66,159 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 65,637 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 65,318 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,083 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,257 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,624 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,501 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,717 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,442 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 45,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,968 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit & bold on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2010 36,912 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,464 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 27,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 RJR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RJR, 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 RJR registered?

M3 RJR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is M3 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 RJR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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