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3 UCV

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,951 mi
Last recorded24,951 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 UCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,922 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 22,917 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Ride height sensor bracket defective

Pass 15 Mar 2023 21,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 20,624 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 20,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 18,187 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 18,187 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,180 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 13,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 13,847 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,643 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 13,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,156 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,776 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 12,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,428 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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3 UCV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black 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 3 UCV, 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 3 UCV registered?

3 UCV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is 3 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 UCV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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