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M31 TRK

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,900 mi
Last recorded87,900 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 TRK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 87,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 87,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,589 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,792 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,629 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 71,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

needs oil in

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,051 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,040 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,040 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,346 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,897 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,451 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,011 miles

exhaust middle and rear exhaust brackets broken

front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges

wiperblades smearing

Fail 22 Dec 2010 52,011 miles

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

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

exhaust middle and rear exhaust brackets broken

front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges

wiperblades smearing

Pass 24 Dec 2009 48,384 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 48,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,956 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 40,454 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 TRK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TRK, 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 TRK registered?

M31 TRK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is M31 TRK safe to buy?

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