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GL55 LHB

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,768 mi
Last recorded85,768 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 LHB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 85,768 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,405 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE ON LIMIT ADVISE CHANGE WITH OTHER REAR (4.1.E.1)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2018 73,399 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has deep cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE ON LIMIT ADVISE CHANGE WITH OTHER REAR (4.1.E.1)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,223 miles

offside front tyre sidewall has cut

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,889 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 20,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not to cord

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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GL55 LHB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL55 LHB, 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 GL55 LHB registered?

GL55 LHB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is GL55 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 LHB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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