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M30 UUT

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,936 mi
Last recorded92,936 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 UUT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 92,936 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 92,239 miles

Nearside Front fog light out

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 92,239 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light out

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 91,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 91,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 90,495 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,760 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs, lipped and corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,160 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil close to minimum

Front wipers starting to smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 71,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil close to minimum

Front wipers starting to smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 62,336 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 55,528 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 46,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,469 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 42,463 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 34,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no plate spacing

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 UUT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

M30 UUT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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