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PJ55 HKH

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HKH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 74,770 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 74,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 74,580 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 74,324 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,077 miles

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 73,053 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 73,053 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,941 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,890 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 69,890 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,653 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 59,002 miles

Middle to rear exhaust clamps corroded/broken

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,002 miles

Middle to rear exhaust clamps corroded/broken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,746 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,830 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,344 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,742 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 42,742 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,223 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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PJ55 HKH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver 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 PJ55 HKH, 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 PJ55 HKH registered?

PJ55 HKH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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