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M30 CUK

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,980 mi
Last recorded76,980 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 CUK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,980 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 75,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 72,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,045 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,866 miles

oil leak from engine sump area

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,560 miles

265/30/zr19 93y michelin pilot super sport

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,560 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

265/30/zr19 93y michelin pilot super sport

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 2 Oct 2013 51,474 miles

Front pad sensor not located correctly.

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)

Rear brake discs badly corroded. Advise replacement

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,741 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,161 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,962 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,165 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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M30 CUK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M30 CUK, 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 M30 CUK registered?

M30 CUK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is M30 CUK safe to buy?

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