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J5 BAO

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,775 mi
Last recorded97,775 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BAO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded between engine bay and wheel "bay". (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lights can be not illuminating as they should due the thickness of registration plate frame.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 97,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal deteriorated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Main beam bulb out of place. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements The reverse camera installed doesn't let any yellow reflective part around character. (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded between engine bay and wheel "bay". (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lights can be not illuminating as they should due the thickness of registration plate frame.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,384 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 67,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,447 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,362 miles

n/s front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

o/s rear tyer outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,362 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

o/s rear tyer outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,206 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,483 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 44,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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J5 BAO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J5 BAO, 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 J5 BAO registered?

J5 BAO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is J5 BAO safe to buy?

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