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CU05 AUJ

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,763 mi
Last recorded33,763 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 AUJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 33,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,356 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2019 32,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,319 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,998 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,965 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 3 Sep 2012 17,976 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,030 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 11,675 miles

handbrake performance weak on o/s/r

Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,159 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 10,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 7,708 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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CU05 AUJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CU05 AUJ, 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 CU05 AUJ registered?

CU05 AUJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is CU05 AUJ safe to buy?

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