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RE05 OLP

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,149 mi
Last recorded149,149 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 OLP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 149,149 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Aug 2024 148,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased were visible before under trays and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread advise replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread advise replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 141,730 miles

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

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 141,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 25 Aug 2022 134,831 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 134,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall in contact with anti roll bar mounting point (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached coil spring adjusters loose and anti roll bar mounting making contact with inner tyre (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 117,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,190 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,219 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 54,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,597 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn legal limit outer edge & wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 9 May 2008 36,420 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 OLP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OLP, 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 RE05 OLP registered?

RE05 OLP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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