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OO04 RUL

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 RUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 54,344 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 54,093 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 53,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,931 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,180 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 49,199 miles

1,rear discs showing signs of wear, long term standing evident

Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,162 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,295 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 37,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,808 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 28,803 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 24,511 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 23,397 miles

slight wear and sidewall damage rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2010 22,080 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 20,605 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 20,603 miles

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

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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OO04 RUL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OO04 RUL, 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 OO04 RUL registered?

OO04 RUL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is OO04 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO04 RUL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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