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M3 JUC

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,430 mi
Last recorded89,430 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 JUC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 89,430 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,107 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 84,583 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,989 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,989 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,253 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,253 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,128 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,473 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 8 Dec 2010 53,143 miles

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

both rear brake disc plates heavily pitted

Fail 7 Dec 2010 53,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake disc plates heavily pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,375 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 May 2008 35,979 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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M3 JUC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M3 JUC, 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 M3 JUC registered?

M3 JUC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is M3 JUC safe to buy?

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