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R9 SCW

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,874 mi
Last recorded101,874 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 SCW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 101,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 100,613 miles

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 99,735 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays & Outersill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 98,623 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2022 97,713 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 96,655 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2020 95,796 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,660 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 93,532 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,090 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,554 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,058 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,890 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,882 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 55,882 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,381 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,325 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 36,319 miles

Nearside 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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R9 SCW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R9 SCW, 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 R9 SCW registered?

R9 SCW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is R9 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 SCW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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