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RF05 OTS

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,838 mi
Last recorded91,838 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 OTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 91,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 91,777 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,723 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 91,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 91,424 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 91,270 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 91,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,797 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 90,796 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,193 miles

Oil leak from diff.

rear exhaust joint in poor condition.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,908 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear exhaust clamps corroded and cracked

nearside front fog light cracked

rear tyres are getting low on tread

slight play offside inner rackend

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,175 miles

nearside front foglight damaged

rear exhaust clamp deteriating

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,476 miles

nearside front foglight lense cracked

rear exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,263 miles

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

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

stonechip windscreen

Pass 31 May 2012 69,709 miles

childseat fitted to osr seat

osr tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,271 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 60,271 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 51,822 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)

Fail 26 May 2010 51,800 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 42,007 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,932 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 OTS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

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

Is RF05 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 OTS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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