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R77 JJN

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,249 mi
Last recorded67,249 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 JJN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 67,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 66,426 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 64,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 64,196 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,067 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,517 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 62,773 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 62,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 61,759 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 58,315 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 54,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 49,594 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 49,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 44,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,978 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 43,978 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,225 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,162 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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R77 JJN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue 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 R77 JJN, 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 R77 JJN registered?

R77 JJN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is R77 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R77 JJN 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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