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M31 GRD

2005 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,917 mi
Last recorded102,917 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 GRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 102,917 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 102,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 101,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 98,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,666 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2022 94,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,551 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,046 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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M31 GRD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M31 GRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M31 GRD?

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What year was M31 GRD registered?

M31 GRD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is M31 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 GRD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M31 GRD have outstanding finance?

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