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H2 SLJ

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,144 mi
Last recorded99,144 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 SLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 99,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,143 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 99,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 99,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,878 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 80,681 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,617 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,353 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,358 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,358 miles

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

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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H2 SLJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H2 SLJ, 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 H2 SLJ registered?

H2 SLJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is H2 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 SLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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