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BG55 ABZ

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,819 mi
Last recorded80,819 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ABZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,651 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 80,651 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,949 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 75,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,608 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 74,608 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,632 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 64,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,891 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,046 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,665 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,885 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 34,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,814 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 30,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,760 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,448 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 20,448 miles

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

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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BG55 ABZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG55 ABZ, 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 BG55 ABZ registered?

BG55 ABZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is BG55 ABZ safe to buy?

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