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GK55 BUU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,517 mi
Last recorded43,517 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 43,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 43,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,649 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 41,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,181 miles

Fuel Filler cap seal perishing however still preventing fuel escaping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,822 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,429 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 31,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,124 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 26,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 23,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,306 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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GK55 BUU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GK55 BUU, 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 GK55 BUU registered?

GK55 BUU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is GK55 BUU safe to buy?

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