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M3 WVC

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,152 mi
Last recorded109,152 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WVC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 109,152 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 108,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Apr 2025 108,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Apr 2024 108,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 108,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 105,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 104,753 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 103,304 miles

under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 11 Jun 2020 103,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,534 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,099 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,274 miles

Rear exhaust silencer clamps heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,691 miles

Headlamp leveling device cable tied on to lower suspension arm , all advises assessed to be ok at time of test .

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,862 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,061 miles

bad oil leak from rear differential

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 48,769 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 48,769 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WVC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

M3 WVC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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