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M3 EPJ

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,690 mi
Last recorded100,690 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EPJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,690 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 99,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 94,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 92,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 89,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,241 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,974 miles

Both rear tyre centre treads worn close to limit

Fail 30 Jan 2012 69,974 miles

Both rear tyre centre treads worn close to limit

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,766 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,464 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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M3 EPJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M3 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 EPJ registered?

M3 EPJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is M3 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EPJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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