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S27 BMM

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,638 mi
Last recorded66,638 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 BMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 66,638 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 66,030 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,904 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 62,028 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 62,028 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 60,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 58,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 53,924 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,314 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,151 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,422 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 34,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,536 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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S27 BMM 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 87.5%.

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 S27 BMM, 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 S27 BMM registered?

S27 BMM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is S27 BMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S27 BMM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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