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K24 JJJ

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 JJJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 59,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 57,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 54,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 52,390 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 51,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,856 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under covers obscuring some components

Fail 17 Aug 2020 50,851 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,290 miles

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

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,270 miles

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

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

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2018 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outside side wall and worn on inside shoulder

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

Undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,249 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 39,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2014 38,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,387 miles

no spare wheel

Pass 14 May 2009 25,556 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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K24 JJJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K24 JJJ, 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 K24 JJJ registered?

K24 JJJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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