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CX55 FFZ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,724 mi
Last recorded97,724 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 97,724 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 97,724 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,647 miles

Front suspension level broken!

Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension level broken!

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,404 miles

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

report rear discs slightly coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,262 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust pipe clamp broken

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,468 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box clamp broken

Fail 14 Oct 2008 36,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust rear box clamp broken

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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CX55 FFZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX55 FFZ, 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 CX55 FFZ registered?

CX55 FFZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is CX55 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 FFZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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