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RF05 EVK

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,596 mi
Last recorded162,596 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 162,596 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 162,595 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 159,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 155,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in offside front steering/suspension

rear exhaust flange corroded/split

Fail 25 Jul 2014 155,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edges

play in offside front steering/suspension

rear exhaust flange corroded/split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 148,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 142,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box jointing clamp broken

slight play at o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 May 2011 138,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 130,256 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 130,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 121,404 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 121,404 miles

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

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

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

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

brake and park brake service

Pass 1 May 2008 90,242 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 90,240 miles

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

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 EVK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVK, 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 RF05 EVK registered?

RF05 EVK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is RF05 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 EVK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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