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BD55 JCZ

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,406 mi
Last recorded73,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation

Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,741 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,326 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 69,363 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket deteriated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,243 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,506 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,504 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,172 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,912 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,350 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,074 miles

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

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

offside front door stiff to open

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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BD55 JCZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BD55 JCZ, 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 BD55 JCZ registered?

BD55 JCZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is BD55 JCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 JCZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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