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LS05 XJT

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,281 mi
Last recorded67,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XJT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 67,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 62,892 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 51,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,645 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 37,997 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 37,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,691 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall showing signs of wear

Fail 19 Jul 2017 33,690 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall showing signs of wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,673 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)

Pass 28 May 2014 27,470 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,071 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,300 miles

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN A ZONE BUT JUST LEGAL

Pass 18 May 2011 22,216 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS CHIP JUST OUT SIDE B ZONE ON OFFSIDE

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,213 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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LS05 XJT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LS05 XJT, 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 LS05 XJT registered?

LS05 XJT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LS05 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 XJT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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