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BJ55 BJX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,606 mi
Last recorded85,606 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BJX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 85,606 miles

non standard rear exhaust fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 May 2021 85,606 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

non standard rear exhaust fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,863 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,690 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,723 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 79,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40ZR19 Conti M3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40ZR19 Conti M3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 72,514 miles

eml light on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,006 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,993 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 7 Feb 2014 67,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,679 miles

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

headlamp ride level sensor broken

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,797 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp adjuster/suspension height sensor linkage broken

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,229 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,250 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,972 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

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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BJ55 BJX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ55 BJX, 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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BJ55 BJX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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