No, MV05 TYP is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for MV05 TYP?

The MOT for MV05 TYP is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 July 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of MV05 TYP?

The recorded mileage for MV05 TYP is 119,737 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MV05 TYP ULEZ compliant?

No, MV05 TYP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · MV05 TYP

MV05 TYP

2005 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 119,737 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW M3
Year / Origin: 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status: Valid until 01/07/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 119,737 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/07/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 119,737 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2005
Engine: 3246cc

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MV05 TYP Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2021
119,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MV05 TYP Mileage History

21/02/200811,698 mi
24/02/200912,637 mi+939 mi
17/06/200913,294 mi+657 mi
29/05/201027,853 mi+14,559 mi
09/05/201144,773 mi+16,920 mi
20/04/201261,208 mi+16,435 mi
05/04/201376,550 mi+15,342 mi
05/04/201376,550 mi
29/04/201482,078 mi+5,528 mi
28/04/201586,082 mi+4,004 mi
19/04/201688,552 mi+2,470 mi
19/05/2017933,940 mi+845,388 mi
23/05/2018100,870 mi-833,070 mi
24/06/2019107,894 mi+7,024 mi
24/06/2019107,894 mi
16/06/2020113,913 mi+6,019 mi
17/06/2020113,913 mi
02/07/2021119,737 mi+5,824 mi
02/07/2021119,737 mi

Average of roughly 8,087 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

MV05 TYP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 03:03

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW M3 (MV05 TYP) between February 2008 and July 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.

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