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RF05 FHD

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,585 mi
Last recorded75,585 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FHD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,585 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 75,585 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,479 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,500 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 73,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,115 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2022 72,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,998 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,648 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 May 2019 62,255 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,316 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 May 2017 58,212 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,648 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,404 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has slice on inner side wall no ply cords showing

Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,910 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 26,745 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 FHD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

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

Is RF05 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FHD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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