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LJ55 ASJ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,133 mi
Last recorded124,133 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 ASJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 122,836 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,764 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 101,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and Nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,580 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2017 95,549 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Under trays and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,966 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,842 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,457 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,714 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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LJ55 ASJ 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 92.9%.

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 LJ55 ASJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 ASJ registered?

LJ55 ASJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 ASJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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