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J5 SGD

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,915 mi
Last recorded114,915 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 114,915 miles

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

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

corrosion underneath

Fail 11 Jun 2026 114,913 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Jan 2025 114,257 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 114,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 108,515 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

rear chassis under lower brace corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 108,514 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear section of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

rear chassis under lower brace corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 104,864 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s window screen cracked in top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s window screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower under chassis brace corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 98,012 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,769 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 91,764 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,147 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,147 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,309 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,703 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,888 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 50,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,428 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,530 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 38,380 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,416 miles

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

exhaust back box mount/clamp damaged but secure

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 SGD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SGD, 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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J5 SGD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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