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CF55 EAA

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,762 mi
Last recorded49,762 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 EAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 49,762 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 49,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ride height level sensor bracket fractured at lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,539 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 49,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 48,894 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 48,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 47,936 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 47,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,175 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 15 Dec 2015 45,177 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,438 miles

rear exhaust silencer to centre section flange corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,471 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 41,471 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,682 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,066 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,084 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,143 miles

Crack in front number plate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,359 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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CF55 EAA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CF55 EAA, 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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CF55 EAA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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