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S55 JJM

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,097 mi
Last recorded43,097 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 JJM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 43,097 miles

Offside Front sidewall perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,719 miles

Offside Front Outer slight sidewall damage .

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,320 miles

Offside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front TYRE HAS DEEP CUT BUT CORD NOT SHOWING

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 38,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,214 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mounts worn, still secure .

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate has water damage still able to read.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,611 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 33,611 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,440 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,264 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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S55 JJM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S55 JJM, 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 S55 JJM registered?

S55 JJM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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