CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ05 HWU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,734 mi
Last recorded87,734 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HWU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,734 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both osf & nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osr & nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both osr & nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,699 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Central exhaust support corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 87,699 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Central exhaust support corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various front suspension / steering components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,678 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 87,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking break binding on significantly (both sides)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 87,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking break binding on significantly (both sides)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,753 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,827 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 82,826 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 81,748 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,068 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front discs worn

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,770 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 19 Aug 2011 64,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,994 miles

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,754 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,367 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ05 HWU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black 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 GJ05 HWU, 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

How do I check the history of GJ05 HWU?

You can check the full history of GJ05 HWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ05 HWU registered?

GJ05 HWU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GJ05 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 HWU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ05 HWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ05 HWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.