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PAC 197S

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,243 mi
Last recorded93,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAC 197S
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 93,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,570 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,703 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,457 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,282 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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PAC 197S is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PAC 197S, 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 PAC 197S?

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What year was PAC 197S registered?

PAC 197S is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is PAC 197S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAC 197S shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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