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RF05 FXZ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,580 mi
Last recorded93,580 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear Brake hose unions corroded both sides

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,138 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 93,124 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,863 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 92,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front 2 rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 88,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,896 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,823 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 63,630 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,002 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 58,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,951 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,999 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/ rear tyre has slight cut on inner side wall.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,145 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 FXZ 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 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

RF05 FXZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is RF05 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FXZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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