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FP55 MGU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,865 mi
Last recorded84,865 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 MGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 84,865 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 84,865 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 83,751 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel cap seal Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2024 83,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 81,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,693 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,837 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 73,750 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 73,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,691 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broke

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,416 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 68,859 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,338 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,782 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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FP55 MGU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FP55 MGU, 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 FP55 MGU registered?

FP55 MGU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is FP55 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 MGU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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