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J30 STV

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,424 mi
Last recorded98,424 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,424 miles

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot (slightly) deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower head lamp level sensor broken

Fail 13 Aug 2025 98,424 miles

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot (slightly) deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower head lamp level sensor broken

Pass 2 Aug 2024 97,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,296 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 96,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 95,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,353 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both .... VERY CLOSE !! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,192 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,470 miles

Rear tyres wearing to edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,868 miles

Backbox exhaust section joining clamp deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,868 miles

Backbox exhaust section joining clamp deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,352 miles

Backbox exhaust section joining clamp deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 73,152 miles

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

Backbox exhaust section joining clamp deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,645 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,805 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 STV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J30 STV, 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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J30 STV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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