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M31 NAV

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,439 mi
Last recorded82,439 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 NAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,439 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 82,410 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,893 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides os+ns. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2023 80,822 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Diff oil leak but not excessive

Pass 8 Jun 2022 80,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,663 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 79,663 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 78,032 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner broken

Offside Rear noise from wheel

Fail 24 May 2018 78,031 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative axle link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Dashboard warning lights constantly illuminated

Dashboard warning lights intermittently illuminated

Nearside Front wheel arch liner broken

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

Offside Rear noise from wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,048 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 73,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 65,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,226 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 53,832 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,452 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 52,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,151 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,153 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,348 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 43,348 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,136 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 25,136 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,921 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 NAV 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 73.9%.

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 NAV, 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 NAV registered?

M31 NAV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is M31 NAV safe to buy?

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