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MV55 UGE

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,649 mi
Last recorded51,649 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 UGE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 51,649 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 50,479 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 48,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 48,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 47,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 45,955 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,496 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 45,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 45,038 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 43,866 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,302 miles

Fuel filler cap perished but still forming a seal

Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,708 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,566 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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MV55 UGE 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 90%.

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 MV55 UGE, 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 MV55 UGE registered?

MV55 UGE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MV55 UGE safe to buy?

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