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CF55 NXU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,435 mi
Last recorded130,435 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 NXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 130,435 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 123,901 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 121,247 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 121,247 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 118,458 miles

some minor under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,807 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,807 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,455 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 109,039 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,938 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,937 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox to center pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres have slight cracking on tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust clamps at rear backbox broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 81,100 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust clamps at rear backbox broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,930 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,227 miles

rear exhaust clamps in poor condition

signs of impact damage around n/s/r shock absorber/exhaust area

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,422 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,371 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,958 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 NXU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CF55 NXU, 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 CF55 NXU registered?

CF55 NXU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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