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C10 JKM

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,808 mi
Last recorded89,808 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 JKM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 89,808 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 89,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 85,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 83,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 81,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 80,951 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 80,951 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 9 May 2017 79,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 77,995 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 72,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 72,301 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 70,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 56,384 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 56,382 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 49,393 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,444 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,390 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,026 miles

Worn inner edge of n/s/r tyre!!!

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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C10 JKM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C10 JKM, 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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C10 JKM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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