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M3 SGJ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,267 mi
Last recorded105,267 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,267 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,967 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,197 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,861 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,097 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 108,523 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,549 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,648 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,648 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,860 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 86,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,874 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre treads starting too crack

Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,827 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

both front tyre treads starting too crack

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,959 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)

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 SGJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SGJ, 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 SGJ registered?

M3 SGJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is M3 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 SGJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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