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M3 JMY

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,101 mi
Last recorded73,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 JMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 73,101 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 72,396 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 71,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,919 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 67,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,616 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,165 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,745 miles

front registration plate characters slightly reduced

o/s/f headlamp height control bracket broken,standard equipment not identified

Pass 23 May 2012 59,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,178 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,861 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 37,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 JMY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 JMY, 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 JMY registered?

M3 JMY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is M3 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 JMY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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