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CK55 OJW

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,411 mi
Last recorded76,411 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 OJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 76,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 76,322 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 76,214 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 76,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front both tyre inner edge out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,633 miles

Central exhaust fixing missing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 66,182 miles

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,736 miles

Nearside Rear tyre warn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre warn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,829 miles

Rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded,Not insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 58,821 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded,Not insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 54,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,795 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2013 47,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,790 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,501 miles

chip in screen

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,602 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge slightly

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 34,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres wearing inner edge slightly

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,929 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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CK55 OJW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CK55 OJW, 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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What year was CK55 OJW registered?

CK55 OJW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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