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PJ55 VGF

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VGF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,492 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,168 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 91,129 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 91,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,269 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 90,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 88,563 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2017 82,647 miles

both front brake hoses are poorly fitted and have sighns of chaffing

front brake discs worn

front exhaust joint bolt missing and slightly blowing

offside front wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes are heavily corroded

rear exhaust in a very poor condition

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hoses are poorly fitted and have sighns of chaffing

front brake discs worn

front exhaust joint bolt missing and slightly blowing

offside front wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes are heavily corroded

rear exhaust in a very poor condition

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,417 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,122 miles

all tyres low on tread

drivers door handle stiff

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust joints in a poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2015 74,052 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres low on tread

drivers door handle stiff

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust joints in a poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,503 miles

screw in offside front tyre

screw in offside rear tyre

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear inner brake pads starting to get low

Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,394 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,908 miles

n/side front brake hose slight damage

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,736 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,620 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 VGF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VGF, 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 PJ55 VGF registered?

PJ55 VGF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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