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M31 ALF

2005 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z345,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 ALF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 87,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 87,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has alight rust

Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,488 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,765 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,152 miles

offside & nearside body sills have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,443 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 85,443 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 66,753 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front & nearside front body sills corroded but not holed

Fail 19 Jan 2022 84,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front & nearside front body sills corroded but not holed

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,886 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,050 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 63,327 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,989 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,817 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 72,817 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 64,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 57,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,941 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,322 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front Tie Rod End has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,112 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 58,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,195 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 51,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,243 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,267 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 29,259 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 28,317 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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M31 ALF is a 2005 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M31 ALF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M31 ALF registered?

M31 ALF is a 2005 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is M31 ALF safe to buy?

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