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RV05 NFT

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,952 mi
Last recorded77,952 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
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

RegistrationRV05 NFT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 77,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 76,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,451 miles

Rear clamp broken

Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,131 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,777 miles

both rear tyres close to limit .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,727 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing edges .......

Fail 4 Jun 2014 65,727 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing edges .......

Pass 3 May 2013 61,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 57,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,009 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s o/s front tyres getting low on outer edges

n/s o/s rear tyres getting low on outer edges

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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RV05 NFT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RV05 NFT, 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 RV05 NFT registered?

RV05 NFT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 NFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 NFT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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