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HJ55 MFV

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,674 mi
Last recorded75,674 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 MFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,674 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 72,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,728 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,502 miles

Front engine drive belt starting to split.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,963 miles

engine drive belt starting to split.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 47,955 miles

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

engine drive belt starting to split.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,314 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in inner tread not to cords

tyre pressure monitor fault

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,065 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,626 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 21,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,859 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 16,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MFV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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