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741 BRU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,846 mi
Last recorded143,846 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration741 BRU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 143,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 138,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,704 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 124,998 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 119,717 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,854 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,718 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,263 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,123 miles

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

front discs worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,688 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,487 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,447 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 29,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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741 BRU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 741 BRU, 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 741 BRU registered?

741 BRU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is 741 BRU safe to buy?

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