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R1 MHU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,552 mi
Last recorded101,552 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 MHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 101,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 97,395 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 90,943 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 84,654 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,526 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,843 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,648 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,353 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,352 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,672 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 48,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 38,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,843 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,905 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,679 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 24,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,490 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 20,381 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 20,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,074 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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R1 MHU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R1 MHU, 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 R1 MHU registered?

R1 MHU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is R1 MHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 MHU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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