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M18 JDW

2005 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,411 mi
Last recorded60,411 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 JDW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,291 miles

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

T P M LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,612 miles

Front both tyres worn outer edges

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,278 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2021 59,039 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 12 Jun 2018 58,316 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))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 5 May 2017 57,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 57,713 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 56,747 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 56,742 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 56,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,733 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,418 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 38,365 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,898 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 24,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,764 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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M18 JDW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M18 JDW, 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 M18 JDW registered?

M18 JDW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is M18 JDW safe to buy?

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