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EA55 FYM

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,193 mi
Last recorded126,193 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 126,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 122,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 115,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 99,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 89,517 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 87,919 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 82,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,222 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,031 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,383 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 47,383 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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EA55 FYM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA55 FYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA55 FYM registered?

EA55 FYM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is EA55 FYM safe to buy?

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