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RL05 WWH

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,784 mi
Last recorded72,784 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WWH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,083 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,808 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,265 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 70,302 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 69,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 69,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken, offside front (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated/cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,895 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,642 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,496 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 51,863 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Oct 2011 46,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,246 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2007 22,072 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 WWH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WWH, 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 WWH registered?

RL05 WWH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is RL05 WWH safe to buy?

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