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M3 XUG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,891 mi
Last recorded59,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XUG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 59,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,874 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 59,869 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,826 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 59,285 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 59,263 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,422 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,341 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,861 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,798 miles

Some cracking offside tyre inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 26,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,861 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,896 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 XUG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XUG, 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 M3 XUG registered?

M3 XUG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is M3 XUG safe to buy?

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