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M4 JXU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 JXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 60,862 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 60,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracked very deep on outer shoulders and only just met requirement/require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres sidewalls damaged and appear to be rubbing on wheel arches when car is under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust flanges broken but exhaust secure

Pass 2 Sep 2023 59,893 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,716 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 55,212 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,706 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,877 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,489 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,303 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,252 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 21,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 14,278 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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M4 JXU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M4 JXU, 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 M4 JXU registered?

M4 JXU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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