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HV05 JWX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,185 mi
Last recorded99,185 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 JWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,185 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four valve stems slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 99,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four valve stems slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2019 98,757 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,953 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre cut on side wall but no cord visable

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Oil leak differential ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 94,953 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre cut on side wall but no cord visable

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Oil leak differential ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,431 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,111 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,108 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,635 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,903 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 45,903 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,499 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 34,499 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,365 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,178 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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HV05 JWX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV05 JWX, 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 HV05 JWX registered?

HV05 JWX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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