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RF05 EHJ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,415 mi
Last recorded84,415 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 EHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,415 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 84,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 84,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,385 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,316 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,340 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,336 miles

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

Front No. plate soon require replacement.

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 69,149 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,962 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 58,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 57,074 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RF05 EHJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF05 EHJ, 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

How do I check the history of RF05 EHJ?

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What year was RF05 EHJ registered?

RF05 EHJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is RF05 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 EHJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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