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PF54 OSK

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 OSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 122,238 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 122,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged from bleed screw (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 122,205 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 122,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,538 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 120,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,461 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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,007 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 105,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 104,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box to middle section broken and clamp is insucure (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Sensor for self leveling head lamps broken.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,544 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 97,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Sep 2015 89,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 89,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,467 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,752 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 69,752 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,647 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 51,645 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2009 40,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,427 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,573 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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PF54 OSK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PF54 OSK, 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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PF54 OSK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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