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EF05 UTU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,029 mi
Last recorded154,029 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 UTU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 154,029 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 153,978 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 153,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 153,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 152,728 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 151,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 150,788 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 147,292 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 140,546 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,285 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 134,079 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 133,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 132,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 123,921 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 116,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 111,245 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2010 96,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,383 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,767 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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EF05 UTU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF05 UTU, 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 EF05 UTU?

You can check the full history of EF05 UTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF05 UTU registered?

EF05 UTU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is EF05 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 UTU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF05 UTU have outstanding finance?

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