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RE05 ZNL

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 97,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,790 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,370 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Modified struts fitted to stop on strut in hub but not as far as genuine into hub. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective o/s centre rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box clamps fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 90,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Modified struts fitted to stop on strut in hub but not as far as genuine into hub. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective o/s centre rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box clamps fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,172 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2018 86,530 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 86,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 85,735 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Amber brake warning lamp is on

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 85,117 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 19 Dec 2015 81,846 miles

Engine cover, sill covers, under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,084 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,553 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,637 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,471 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,257 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,604 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 ZNL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

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

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The MOT history for RE05 ZNL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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