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S14 ENK

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,957 mi
Last recorded99,957 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 ENK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Apr 2026 99,957 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,748 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 99,748 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,437 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 99,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jun 2022 99,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,274 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal has a seeplage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2021 99,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal has a seeplage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,489 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s has slight play ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal has a slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 98,487 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s has slight play ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal has a slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,208 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,277 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,713 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 82,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 64,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,665 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner/outer edges

rear exhaust joint-clamp corroded/incomplete/broken

rear tyres worn v/low

Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner/outer edges

rear exhaust joint-clamp corroded/incomplete/broken

rear tyres worn v/low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,231 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,002 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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S14 ENK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S14 ENK, 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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S14 ENK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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