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M3 EUM

2005 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

85,634 mi
Last recorded85,634 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EUM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 85,634 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 85,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 85,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 85,054 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust connections corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 84,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,707 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,048 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,464 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,602 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 55,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2011 49,037 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,678 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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M3 EUM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M3 EUM, 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 M3 EUM registered?

M3 EUM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is M3 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EUM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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