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RK05 UHJ

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,763 mi
Last recorded81,763 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,763 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,754 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 79,663 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 75,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,589 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 71,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,717 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 67,615 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 66,054 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,002 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,006 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,374 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut slightly on inner wall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,775 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,981 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,976 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,378 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 28,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,216 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 23,215 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,746 miles

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

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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RK05 UHJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RK05 UHJ, 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 RK05 UHJ registered?

RK05 UHJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is RK05 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 UHJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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