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R20 HAN

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,034 mi
Last recorded75,034 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 HAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 75,034 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 72,898 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,440 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,029 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 60,029 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 59,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,115 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 47,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 37,971 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,319 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,382 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 20,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,600 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,600 miles

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

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

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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R20 HAN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R20 HAN, 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 R20 HAN?

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What year was R20 HAN registered?

R20 HAN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is R20 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 HAN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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