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M8 MJY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,853 mi
Last recorded104,853 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 104,853 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2024 102,698 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,833 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,478 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 99,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 97,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 97,499 miles

Nail in os rear tyre (265 30 19)

Rear brake pipes starting to rust, all flexi brake hoses slight deteriation

Fail 13 May 2017 97,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in os rear tyre (265 30 19)

Rear brake pipes starting to rust, all flexi brake hoses slight deteriation

Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,462 miles

brake pipes rusting, slight windscreen damage

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,330 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING. FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPEDON INNER FACE, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,793 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,103 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,874 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 31,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,388 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 25,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M8 MJY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M8 MJY, 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 M8 MJY registered?

M8 MJY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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