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RF05 FPV

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,068 mi
Last recorded109,068 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 109,068 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 109,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 103,775 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 103,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,702 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 98,702 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 89,656 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut outer sidewall

rear metal brake pipes corroding, front to rear brake pipes starting to corrod

Pass 14 Nov 2020 88,428 miles

Offside Front wing corroding

rear diff damp

Pass 18 May 2019 85,394 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear differential has a slight oil leak

rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 17 May 2018 82,218 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear close to legal limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 79,818 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 May 2016 76,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 72,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2014 65,952 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 May 2013 60,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates marked

rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 21 May 2012 55,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,122 miles

both front tyres worn edges

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,506 miles

rear tyres worn 3mm.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 41,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,915 miles

suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,906 miles

front tyres worn 3mm & worn on edges.

rear tyres wearing on edges.

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 FPV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

RF05 FPV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is RF05 FPV safe to buy?

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