CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ05 OOW

2005 BMW M3

Gold Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,514 mi
Last recorded94,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 OOW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 94,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 94,013 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2024 93,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,582 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 84,581 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on both edge's (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 78,711 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on both edge's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,116 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,530 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,822 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,397 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,228 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 45,145 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,075 miles

Front number plate damaged but can still read

Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,075 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery point cover in engine compartment missing

Front number plate damaged but can still read

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,110 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ05 OOW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Gold with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PJ05 OOW, 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

How do I check the history of PJ05 OOW?

You can check the full history of PJ05 OOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ05 OOW registered?

PJ05 OOW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is PJ05 OOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 OOW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ05 OOW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ05 OOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.