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MG51 UFO

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,189 mi
Last recorded35,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 UFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 35,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 34,990 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 34,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,871 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 34,425 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 34,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 33,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,026 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Jun 2017 33,026 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,144 miles

front tyres 2mm/3mm

osf and nsf tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 27,424 miles

Oil leak

Wipers deteriating

Fail 5 Aug 2015 27,424 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Oil leak

Wipers deteriating

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,905 miles

Both wipers deteriating

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,675 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,614 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,004 miles

All outer tyre walls damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,574 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R tyre outer walls damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R & N/S/F outer tyre walls damaged.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 15,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,585 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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MG51 UFO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MG51 UFO, 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 MG51 UFO registered?

MG51 UFO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is MG51 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG51 UFO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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