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RF55 FKU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 FKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 99,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,745 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,180 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 85,456 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 85,420 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 85,042 miles

under tray fitted unable to complete inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2017 84,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,306 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Oil leak from diff area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,306 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Oil leak from diff area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,246 miles

oil leak from differential

Pass 8 May 2014 63,518 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,287 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,629 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 49,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,816 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear both sides front tyres

wear front discs

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,627 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 FKU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 RF55 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

RF55 FKU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is RF55 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 FKU 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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