CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV05 FVM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,260 mi
Last recorded137,260 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 FVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 137,260 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Warter ingress effecting bottom of light unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,681 miles

Offside Front Advise brake Back plate Insecure but is acceptable

Offside Front Advise damage to windscreen

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 126,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 120,464 miles

Advise slight oil leak (REAR DIFF )

Nearside Front Advise Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 120,464 miles

Advise slight oil leak (REAR DIFF )

Nearside Front Advise Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 112,281 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,242 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,044 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 101,044 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,032 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 83,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 59,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,536 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,431 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,328 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres bald on inner edge.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 32,326 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres bald on inner edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,021 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,109 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV05 FVM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NV05 FVM, 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

How do I check the history of NV05 FVM?

You can check the full history of NV05 FVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV05 FVM registered?

NV05 FVM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is NV05 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 FVM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV05 FVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV05 FVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.