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BD55 FNF

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FNF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 94,264 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,126 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,267 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 85,267 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,703 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,505 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 74,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,691 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2012 58,246 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,547 miles

cut in nsf tyre side wall, not too canvas

Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,148 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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BD55 FNF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BD55 FNF, 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 BD55 FNF registered?

BD55 FNF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BD55 FNF safe to buy?

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