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BJ55 UJN

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,084 mi
Last recorded99,084 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UJN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 99,084 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,919 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 94,919 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,814 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake hoses ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,153 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 94,153 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,314 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 90,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,381 miles

BACK BOX CENTRE SECTION CLAMPS CORRODING AND CRACKED

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 69,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

back box to centre section clamps corroding and cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,262 miles

1 horn inop but other horn still audible

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust clamps cracked but exhaust still secure

Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,660 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,643 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 29 Oct 2010 43,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,595 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,199 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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BJ55 UJN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UJN, 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 UJN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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