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AJ05 WXD

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WXD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 95,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 79,719 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 79,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,569 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,349 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,694 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 78,558 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,724 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,828 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,036 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,026 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,614 miles

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

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

engine management light on at dash

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,446 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,689 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 51,689 miles

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2010 36,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 29,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2008 22,570 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ05 WXD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AJ05 WXD, 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 AJ05 WXD registered?

AJ05 WXD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AJ05 WXD safe to buy?

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