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N4 JEN

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,281 mi
Last recorded37,281 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 JEN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 37,281 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges and starting to go out of shape - advise replacement soon

fuel cap seal poor

tps light on

Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,272 miles

body damage to nearside front wing

fuel cap seal perished

tps light illuminated

Pass 21 May 2018 37,207 miles

front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap seal poor

Fail 18 May 2018 37,207 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)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside low (3.7.B.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap seal poor

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,195 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

off side front suspension leveller clip insecure

slight parking brake imbalance

slight seizing at rear brakes

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,228 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,242 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 32,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,786 miles

diff front oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,054 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,046 miles

offside rear tyre bald on both shoulders of tread, nearside rear tyre going bald on inner shoulder, nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside wiper smearing slightly at time of test

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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N4 JEN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N4 JEN, 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 N4 JEN registered?

N4 JEN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is N4 JEN safe to buy?

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