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CU05 UNM

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,777 mi
Last recorded54,777 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 54,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 54,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 53,493 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2022 53,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,543 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,284 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,600 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,633 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,216 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 30,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,239 miles

chips in front windscreen

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2013 26,239 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

chips in front windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,480 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

chips in front windscreen

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,210 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 25 Mar 2011 22,204 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,516 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2010 19,516 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,327 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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CU05 UNM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

CU05 UNM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is CU05 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 UNM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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