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E7 PSJ

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,206 mi
Last recorded116,206 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 PSJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 116,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 113,146 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 113,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 108,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 101,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,990 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,905 miles

tyre monitoring light illuminated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 95,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light source intermitent & flickering on and off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre monitoring light illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,961 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,435 miles

Oil leak

off side front active suspension link bracket broken

Fail 12 Feb 2015 91,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

off side front active suspension link bracket broken

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 75,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,429 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,376 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,180 miles

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)

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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E7 PSJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E7 PSJ, 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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E7 PSJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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