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RF05 FSK

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,834 mi
Last recorded70,834 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 69,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,527 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,457 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,995 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,987 miles

nsr brake disc slightly corroded

nsr tyre worn on edges

osr brake disc slightly corroded

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal deteriorated, but not likely to leak

suspect 1 or both cats broken up inside. rattling.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,165 miles

minor underside damage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,583 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,078 miles

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,232 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,158 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 FSK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

RF05 FSK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is RF05 FSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FSK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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