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GJ05 OAM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,652 mi
Last recorded98,652 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 98,652 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 95,275 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,150 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differensial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 92,150 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differensial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,556 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 89,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 82,476 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,532 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 76,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

diff light on , diff leaking

n/s/f indicator cover broken

o/s/f disc back plate insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,674 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 74,589 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,701 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,540 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,364 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 57,364 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,512 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 48,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2011 41,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,637 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,599 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 10,416 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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GJ05 OAM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black 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 GJ05 OAM, 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 GJ05 OAM registered?

GJ05 OAM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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