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RF55 ODY

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,292 mi
Last recorded147,292 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ODY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 147,292 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 139,817 miles

All vehicle under body slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 139,817 miles

All vehicle under body slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 139,705 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 139,705 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 134,039 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 129,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn (3mm)

Nearside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Offside front tyre worn (2mm)

Offside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 129,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn (3mm)

Nearside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn (2mm)

Offside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 111,829 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 111,829 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,002 miles

offside rear brake not braking on entire brake surface of brake discs/wear

wear to front brake discs

wear/ scoring to nearside rear brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2010 78,949 miles

slight bind o/s front brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,444 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 ODY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ODY, 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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RF55 ODY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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