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GL55 LHD

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,319 mi
Last recorded36,319 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 36,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 36,121 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 35,606 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,262 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Dec 2021 34,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,027 miles

Offside Rear registration lamp not working

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2020 34,021 miles

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

Offside Rear registration lamp not working

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2019 33,770 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 33,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,918 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,576 miles

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,879 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,860 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,457 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,558 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,174 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,767 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 20,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LHD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LHD, 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 GL55 LHD registered?

GL55 LHD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is GL55 LHD safe to buy?

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