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M111 BJF

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,534 mi
Last recorded91,534 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 BJF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 91,534 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 90,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 89,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 89,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of offside and nearside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 87,016 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust joint flanges deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,414 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 77,655 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 3 May 2013 77,655 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 76,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,099 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,701 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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M111 BJF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M111 BJF, 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 M111 BJF registered?

M111 BJF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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