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M12 JOV

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 JOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 90,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 81,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,322 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Mar 2019 77,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,892 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,582 miles

Both rear drive shafts leaking grease, boots not split.

Fuel cap o ring craking

Nearside Front NSF brake flexi hose craking

Nearside Front NSF drop link gaiter split, but has no play.

Nearside Rear NSR brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Nearside rear lower suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front OSF brake flexi hose craking

Offside Rear offside rear lower suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear drive shafts leaking grease boots not split

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

fuel cap o ring cracking

pad wear sensor light on

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,949 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,673 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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M12 JOV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black 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 M12 JOV, 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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M12 JOV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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