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RF55 BMW

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,836 mi
Last recorded60,836 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,228 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 40,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

service is over due

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,058 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,323 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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RF55 BMW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RF55 BMW, 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 RF55 BMW registered?

RF55 BMW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is RF55 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 BMW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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