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RK05 VMX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,334 mi
Last recorded74,334 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 VMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,334 miles

Rear Diff leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 74,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 72,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,526 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Feb 2021 72,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2020 72,087 miles

Both front tyre treads perished/cracked nearly down to cords.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,290 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 71,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 70,794 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed phone holder

exhaust rear box clamps cracked

front and rear brakes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,771 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 64,771 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyers 4.3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,862 miles

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,170 miles

centre to rear exhaust box flanges cracked and broken

fuel cap seal perished

offside rear exhaust box hanger broken but secure

parking brake application uneven

Fail 25 Feb 2013 55,170 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre to rear exhaust box flanges cracked and broken

fuel cap seal perished

offside rear exhaust box hanger broken but secure

parking brake application uneven

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,852 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,279 miles

condensation in nearside wing repeater

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,618 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,597 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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RK05 VMX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VMX, 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 RK05 VMX registered?

RK05 VMX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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