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R111 NHL

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,344 mi
Last recorded102,344 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 NHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 102,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 92,834 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 92,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 91,896 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,365 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 88,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back, at fuel tank and rear flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 78,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 68,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,014 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 62,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,065 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 21 Jun 2014 59,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked on inner sidewall

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,088 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,402 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,939 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,593 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edge

slight binding on o/s front wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,213 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,213 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,974 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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R111 NHL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R111 NHL, 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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What year was R111 NHL registered?

R111 NHL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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