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AVR 41J

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,292 mi
Last recorded76,292 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVR 41J
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 76,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 65,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 60,573 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 60,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low level sensor bracket broken o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,589 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 59,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 57,335 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 57,313 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

drivers door hard to open

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,405 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,171 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,204 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,967 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,880 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 24,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,078 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 5,799 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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AVR 41J is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AVR 41J, 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 AVR 41J registered?

AVR 41J is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is AVR 41J safe to buy?

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