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RL05 WLJ

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,105 mi
Last recorded69,105 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 69,105 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test some underside components due to covers

Pass 20 May 2025 68,160 miles

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 20 May 2024 66,720 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))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 17 May 2023 65,954 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))

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 17 May 2022 65,272 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))

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 13 May 2021 64,696 miles

rear section of exhaust joint (ns) slight damage but system secure

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test some underside components due to covers

Pass 26 May 2020 63,990 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

under trays fitted unable to test some underside components

Pass 2 May 2019 62,938 miles

rear section exhaust clamp broken exhaust still secure

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,348 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broke exhaust still secure

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,983 miles

unable to test some suspension and brake pipes due to covers engine bay some parts unable to test due to covers

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,093 miles

under trays fitted unable to test some under side components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 56,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,151 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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RL05 WLJ 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 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 RL05 WLJ, 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 RL05 WLJ registered?

RL05 WLJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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