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CP55 UYS

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,465 mi
Last recorded101,465 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 UYS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 101,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 91,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,204 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2017 80,450 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre void of tread outer edge

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

Sill covers fitted & full under trays

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,291 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 676,791 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 67,852 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 59,937 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 50,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,031 miles

Oil leak both rear diff oil seals

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,956 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,878 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 32,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,675 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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CP55 UYS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CP55 UYS, 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 CP55 UYS registered?

CP55 UYS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CP55 UYS safe to buy?

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