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M31 UVA

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,695 mi
Last recorded100,695 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,695 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 100,695 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 100,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,073 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 98,073 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 91,545 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 84,409 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,743 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,251 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,688 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,950 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r top damper bushes splitting.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,932 miles

255/ 35/ ZR19 michelin pilot

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

rear tyres @ 2mm

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,494 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,456 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 UVA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVA, 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

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What year was M31 UVA registered?

M31 UVA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is M31 UVA safe to buy?

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