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M3 TPY

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,554 mi
Last recorded80,554 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 TPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 80,554 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,912 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 71,379 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 71,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 56,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 56,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2017 52,153 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,718 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

all tyres worn slightly outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,321 miles

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 37,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,715 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,460 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,064 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,656 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,055 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 TPY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TPY, 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

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What year was M3 TPY registered?

M3 TPY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is M3 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 TPY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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