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J30 SNO

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,672 mi
Last recorded141,672 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 SNO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 141,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 136,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 132,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 127,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 127,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,714 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,536 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 107,337 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 101,153 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,444 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,465 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

Front brake pad sensor loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 92,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

Front brake pad sensor loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,462 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing uneven

nsf brake back plate lose

nsf brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,374 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,398 miles

o/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,660 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,004 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,144 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 6,281 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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J30 SNO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J30 SNO, 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 J30 SNO registered?

J30 SNO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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