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NG05 UMU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 UMU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 113,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,173 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 107,170 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 104,078 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,391 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PRESSURE LOW. PUMPED UP TYRE BEFORE TEST

Pass 13 May 2019 97,766 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 97,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 95,363 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 91,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 82,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,068 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 72,371 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 72,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2012 67,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,392 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 53,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2009 43,163 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 14 May 2008 22,196 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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NG05 UMU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NG05 UMU, 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 NG05 UMU registered?

NG05 UMU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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