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M3 VFA

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,479 mi
Last recorded106,479 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 105,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 103,858 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 101,515 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 101,511 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 95,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,162 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,798 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 77,798 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 69,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 47,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 41,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,756 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,255 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 33,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,904 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 VFA 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 81.8%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

M3 VFA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is M3 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VFA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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