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CS05 UFO

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,031 mi
Last recorded48,031 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS05 UFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,031 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 47,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 46,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,081 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,383 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 43,964 miles

Oil leak from diff

Pass 6 May 2015 42,472 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut /damaged in two places

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front and rear wheel rims and to tyre outer side walls no cords or plys showing

oil leak from around rear diff

Fail 11 Apr 2014 38,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front and rear wheel rims and to tyre outer side walls no cords or plys showing

oil leak from around rear diff

Pass 9 May 2013 35,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall not to cord

diff leaking oil

Pass 3 May 2012 33,229 miles

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 31,211 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall and wheelrim slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall and wheelrim damaged in places(not through to re/enforcing at time of test)

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,398 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 23,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CS05 UFO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CS05 UFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CS05 UFO?

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What year was CS05 UFO registered?

CS05 UFO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is CS05 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS05 UFO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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