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PE55 OJX

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,183 mi
Last recorded114,183 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 OJX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 114,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 112,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 112,151 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,436 miles

Child seats fitted at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin but still within limits for MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2020 103,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Ns headlight nw (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child seats fitted at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin but still within limits for MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,282 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,526 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Rear pads on 3.5mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 87,289 miles

Middle to rear exhaust flanges in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,608 miles

EM light on

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

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,238 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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,403 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 64,172 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,319 miles

advise uneven tyre wear front inner tyres

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,275 miles

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

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

advise uneven tyre wear front inner tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise tyre light onn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,507 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2-3mm

O/S/R TYRE 2-3mm AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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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PE55 OJX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PE55 OJX, 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 PE55 OJX registered?

PE55 OJX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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