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GD55 MBF

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,800 mi
Last recorded125,800 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD55 MBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 125,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 121,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 116,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,693 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 101,568 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,524 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 22 Oct 2014 87,196 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,314 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread low on inner & outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,041 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 52,985 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,160 miles

offside rear tyre tread low on inner & outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2008 34,160 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low on inner & outer edge

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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GD55 MBF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GD55 MBF, 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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GD55 MBF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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