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RF05 FGE

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,605 mi
Last recorded88,605 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 77,833 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 77,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,844 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,424 miles

discs and pads worn

Fail 23 Jul 2010 48,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,290 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 39,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,889 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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RF05 FGE 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 RF05 FGE, 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 RF05 FGE registered?

RF05 FGE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is RF05 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FGE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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