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890 JRL

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,401 mi
Last recorded15,401 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration890 JRL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 15,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 15,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 15,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 15,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 14,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 14,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 14,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 14,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,498 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 14,415 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 14,388 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 14,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,270 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 14,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,020 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,955 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,810 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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890 JRL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 890 JRL, 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 890 JRL registered?

890 JRL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 890 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 890 JRL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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