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GF55 NOU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,983 mi
Last recorded81,983 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 NOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,983 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,154 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 81,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 78,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 75,250 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,128 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,424 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,595 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,165 miles

Offside Front wear to steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,009 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 47,006 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,194 miles

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,299 miles

cuts to nearside rear tyre.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 32,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,694 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,045 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,249 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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GF55 NOU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GF55 NOU, 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

How do I check the history of GF55 NOU?

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What year was GF55 NOU registered?

GF55 NOU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is GF55 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 NOU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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