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RF05 FSS

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,659 mi
Last recorded68,659 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,432 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 68,139 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 67,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,482 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,911 miles

engine covers and undertrays installed limiting view of some items

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,239 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,630 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 65,579 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,171 miles

Engine management light on during test

Fail 15 Apr 2015 59,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on during test

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,359 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,754 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,964 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 42,964 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing low on the edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,129 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges.and has some damage to the inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,127 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

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 FSS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

RF05 FSS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is RF05 FSS safe to buy?

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