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HJ55 GHB

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,920 mi
Last recorded110,920 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GHB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,920 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

r/n/s brake hose corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,006 miles

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

Slight play on offside front rack end

nearside front brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 3 May 2016 84,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,697 miles

nsr exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2014 73,885 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,863 miles

both front tyres worn on limit on edges

front discs poor

Pass 18 Feb 2012 59,078 miles

rear pads close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,923 miles

nsr shock damp

rear pads apear very much on limit

Fail 1 Feb 2011 50,869 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,338 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,996 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
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HJ55 GHB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ55 GHB, 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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HJ55 GHB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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