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GX05 UFR

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UFR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 120,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,982 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,344 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 99,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 91,300 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 67,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,916 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,657 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 35,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,184 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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GX05 UFR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GX05 UFR, 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 GX05 UFR registered?

GX05 UFR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is GX05 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 UFR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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