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RE05 NFC

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,001 mi
Last recorded63,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 NFC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 63,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 62,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 61,485 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 61,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2023 57,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 56,310 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 54,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 53,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 50,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,237 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 39,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

o/s dipped beam flickers intermitently

Pass 21 May 2012 35,726 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 29,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,015 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,005 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 15,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,740 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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RE05 NFC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RE05 NFC, 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 RE05 NFC registered?

RE05 NFC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RE05 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 NFC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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