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GX55 BUH

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,982 mi
Last recorded38,982 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 BUH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 35,769 miles

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

advice tyre sensor light indicate fault in dash

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,546 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 25,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 25,866 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,938 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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GX55 BUH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GX55 BUH, 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 GX55 BUH registered?

GX55 BUH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is GX55 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 BUH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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