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RDS 7

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,220 mi
Last recorded45,220 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDS 7
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 45,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 45,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 44,920 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 44,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,864 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 43,719 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,166 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,742 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 41,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,078 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 37,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,514 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,089 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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RDS 7 is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RDS 7, 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 RDS 7 registered?

RDS 7 is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is RDS 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDS 7 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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