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S90 CDC

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,924 mi
Last recorded70,924 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 CDC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 70,924 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 70,922 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 70,680 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 70,220 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,006 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 69,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 69,626 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 69,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 69,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,667 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,141 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,665 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2012 62,665 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,929 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,159 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 28,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2007 21,553 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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S90 CDC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S90 CDC, 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 S90 CDC registered?

S90 CDC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is S90 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S90 CDC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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