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RF55 TJZ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,889 mi
Last recorded145,889 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 TJZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 145,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 142,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 142,671 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 136,820 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 136,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 131,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,664 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 119,369 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front indicator lens cracked nearside rear lamp unit cracked

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 119,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose via cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose via cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front indicator lens cracked nearside rear lamp unit cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,505 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,471 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance and has water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

parking permits in drivers view

Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,758 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,788 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,571 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp washer is leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,720 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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RF55 TJZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF55 TJZ, 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 RF55 TJZ registered?

RF55 TJZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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