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MF05 VDZ

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,922 mi
Last recorded96,922 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,922 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 96,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,686 miles

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

hand brake performance just meat requirement

Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 96,632 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,600 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,095 miles

Handbrake effort only just met, advise adjustment

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 96,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Handbrake effort only just met, advise adjustment

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,248 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 91,248 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced LOW (3.7.D.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 91,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bolt missing (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,106 miles

advise-both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,579 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pad warning lamp on dash

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,901 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,926 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 48,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,007 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,731 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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MF05 VDZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF05 VDZ, 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 MF05 VDZ registered?

MF05 VDZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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