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GK55 PYJ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,782 mi
Last recorded69,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 69,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 68,182 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 68,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken offside front suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 65,250 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 64,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 63,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 62,945 miles

1 rear exhaust flange clamp damaged

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,807 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,433 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust flange fractured, not leaking exhaust gases.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,783 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 38,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate starting to delamiate

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,458 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 1 Feb 2010 30,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,590 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 22,590 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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GK55 PYJ 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 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYJ, 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 GK55 PYJ registered?

GK55 PYJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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