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J23 JCB

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,669 mi
Last recorded76,669 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 JCB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread pattern (225/40/19, 93Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 75,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 73,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 69,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 64,706 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 64,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 62,210 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 60,466 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 54,667 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 54,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensors arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 51,322 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Pass 9 May 2017 46,285 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Pass 24 May 2016 41,899 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 28 May 2015 38,429 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,315 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 May 2012 25,432 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 21,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,795 miles

damage to front tyre outer and inner rim protector on tyre sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,380 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 11,380 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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J23 JCB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J23 JCB, 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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J23 JCB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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