CarVerify

Free Car Check

M3 UPC

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,315 mi
Last recorded90,315 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UPC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,315 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 89,457 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 85,143 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,854 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,281 miles

parking brake efficiency close to limit

Pass 6 May 2017 76,044 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,894 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,287 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,499 miles

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

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

brale warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,173 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M3 UPC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPC, 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

How do I check the history of M3 UPC?

You can check the full history of M3 UPC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M3 UPC registered?

M3 UPC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is M3 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UPC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 UPC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M3 UPC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.