CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF05 GCO

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,827 mi
Last recorded85,827 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2025 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 77,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Screw in tyre. Gone to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 75,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,366 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,407 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,528 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 60,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/s/f Brake Seized (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,315 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 60,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,791 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 53,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 16 Jan 2015 43,271 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 43,261 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Near Side Rear Tyre worn on the outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,709 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 28,067 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 23,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 16,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,633 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF05 GCO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GCO, 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

How do I check the history of RF05 GCO?

You can check the full history of RF05 GCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF05 GCO registered?

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

Is RF05 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 GCO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF05 GCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF05 GCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.