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RL03 ROG

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,128 mi
Last recorded52,128 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 ROG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 52,128 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 52,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 52,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,097 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 52,097 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 52,092 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 51,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,065 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 19 Jun 2018 47,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 43,616 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,548 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2014 35,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2013 33,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2012 31,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,950 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,742 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RL03 ROG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RL03 ROG, 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 RL03 ROG registered?

RL03 ROG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is RL03 ROG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 ROG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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