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2222 UB

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,792 mi
Last recorded58,792 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2222 UB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 58,792 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 57,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,651 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,444 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,601 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,544 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R tyre starting to perish/split around outer shoulders

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 35,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R tyre starting to perish/split around outer shoulders

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,453 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,523 miles

rear brake hoses have small chaff marks,not deep enough to expose hose structure

Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,593 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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2222 UB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 2222 UB, 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 2222 UB registered?

2222 UB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is 2222 UB safe to buy?

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