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MR51 GLS

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,042 mi
Last recorded73,042 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 GLS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 73,042 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 72,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear small section of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,125 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,838 miles

h/light levellingdenot secure repaired at w/s

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,957 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,265 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,009 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,851 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,170 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear axle seal(s)(serious leak!!!!!)

small cut on o/s/f tyres ouyer wall.(not deep)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,020 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)

both rear tyres just within the limit

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,243 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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MR51 GLS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR51 GLS, 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 MR51 GLS registered?

MR51 GLS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is MR51 GLS safe to buy?

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