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RJ05 PFD

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 PFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 78,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,327 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,230 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 60,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 58,684 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 53,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 47,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,043 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 38,623 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 May 2012 35,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 31,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 24,431 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,920 miles

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

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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RJ05 PFD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJ05 PFD, 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

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What year was RJ05 PFD registered?

RJ05 PFD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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