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HX05 UCW

2005 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

112,257 mi
Last recorded112,257 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 UCW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 112,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,942 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 111,548 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,749 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2020 99,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 94,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,920 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,415 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,684 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 48,472 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer flange craked

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,337 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,660 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,625 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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HX05 UCW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HX05 UCW, 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 HX05 UCW registered?

HX05 UCW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is HX05 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 UCW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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