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L31 BAU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,125 mi
Last recorded42,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 BAU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 42,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 41,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,524 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 38,521 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 38,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 35,372 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,798 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Braking systems components have surface corrosion

Steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,704 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,047 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,611 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 30,576 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,491 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,063 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 29,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 25,879 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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L31 BAU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L31 BAU, 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 L31 BAU registered?

L31 BAU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is L31 BAU safe to buy?

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