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R19 ENB

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,511 mi
Last recorded82,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 ENB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,470 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 82,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 82,185 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 82,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 79,734 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,365 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,097 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 70,482 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,400 miles

Exhaust brackets at rear corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,971 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,971 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

feul cap seal perrished

rear exhaust flanges corroded and weak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp on

feul cap seal perrished

rear exhaust flanges corroded and weak

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,032 miles

both front tyres on 3m on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2009 33,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,874 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 24,859 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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R19 ENB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R19 ENB, 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 R19 ENB registered?

R19 ENB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is R19 ENB safe to buy?

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