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FL05 UVY

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,797 mi
Last recorded115,797 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,797 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 112,492 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 107,633 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 102,108 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,594 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,750 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm small linkage to sensor broken

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,471 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,831 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,358 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,355 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,657 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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FL05 UVY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FL05 UVY, 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

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What year was FL05 UVY registered?

FL05 UVY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is FL05 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 UVY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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