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M321 JER

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 JER
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 125,392 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 125,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front linkages (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tpm light on display

Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,367 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,915 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside flexible hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to nearside and offside flexible hoses, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 117,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 106,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 91,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 76,516 miles

exhaust clamp broken

slight ridge to front discs

small cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust flanges cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2015 72,088 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust flanges cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

drivers door handle worn(outside)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,737 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,395 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2 1/2mm

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,154 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,478 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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M321 JER is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M321 JER, 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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M321 JER is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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