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M31 MUS

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 MUS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 104,758 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 104,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,564 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,644 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 101,628 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,032 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavy inner sidewall damage

Fail 27 Feb 2018 101,032 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre heavy inner sidewall damage

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 94,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower slight play in rose bush

rear brake discs in poor corroded condition

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,606 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 63,462 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2011 63,462 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,427 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,231 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs worn

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,970 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 MUS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MUS, 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 M31 MUS registered?

M31 MUS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is M31 MUS safe to buy?

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