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NJ55 AUH

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,472 mi
Last recorded147,472 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 AUH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 147,472 miles

corrosion on parts of car

Pass 14 Dec 2024 146,114 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

Pass 19 Dec 2023 144,798 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 142,319 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 139,873 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edegs

Pass 9 Dec 2020 135,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,356 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 123,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,934 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,204 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 98,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 88,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,152 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,924 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,807 miles

both rear discs corroded and in poor condition

o/s/f brake slight binding and disc corroded my have slight judder or pull

Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,630 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,630 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,507 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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NJ55 AUH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJ55 AUH, 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 NJ55 AUH registered?

NJ55 AUH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is NJ55 AUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 AUH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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