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CT55 JXK

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,666 mi
Last recorded84,666 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,666 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,963 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,643 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust flanges cracked.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,972 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 27 Mar 2012 29,262 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,259 miles

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

top up brake fluid reservoir ( just over minimum )

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,807 miles

N/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2010 17,807 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

N/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

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

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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CT55 JXK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CT55 JXK, 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 CT55 JXK registered?

CT55 JXK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is CT55 JXK safe to buy?

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