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LJ55 COA

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 99,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 99,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 99,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 99,128 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,117 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff leaking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,074 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,118 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 85,226 miles

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Fail 30 Nov 2013

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine malfunction warning light status: ON

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,760 miles

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

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

accident damage to offside front wing noted

offside front wing damage noted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage noted

Fail 16 Sep 2011 64,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

accident damage to offside front wing noted

offside front wing damage noted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage noted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,913 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,749 miles

nearside-offside front tyre's slight wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,585 miles

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

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

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 COA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 COA, 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 LJ55 COA registered?

LJ55 COA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 COA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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