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HV55 FJZ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,612 mi
Last recorded90,612 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FJZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,612 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,448 miles

No back seats fitted (Rollbar)

Fail 7 Nov 2022 90,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

No back seats fitted (Rollbar)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 88,850 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 88,756 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,139 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 82,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 81,548 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,889 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 80,888 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,470 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 66,330 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 66,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,770 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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HV55 FJZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HV55 FJZ, 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 HV55 FJZ registered?

HV55 FJZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is HV55 FJZ safe to buy?

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