MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
o/s rear tyer outer sidewall deteriorated
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
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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