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M31 JBG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,716 mi
Last recorded108,716 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 JBG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 107,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 107,236 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 112,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,853 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 106,853 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 96,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,418 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 86,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,407 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 75,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner tread edge

Offside Rear tyre running soft

tps light on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,638 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 65,638 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,251 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,949 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 54,949 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

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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M31 JBG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M31 JBG, 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 M31 JBG registered?

M31 JBG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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