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M1 USR

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 USR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 89,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,750 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 87,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,061 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 86,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,506 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F brake back plate not fully secure/rattling

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 83,431 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F brake back plate not fully secure/rattling

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,252 miles

temporary repair made to offside front light level sensor

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,224 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

temporary repair made to offside front light level sensor

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,704 miles

Offside Front h/light leveller sensor - temporary repair has been made

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front h/light leveller sensor - temporary repair has been made

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,585 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 73,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/19 93y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30/19 93y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,165 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 53,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,354 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 47,354 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,165 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,165 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,118 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 35,118 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,373 miles

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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M1 USR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M1 USR, 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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M1 USR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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