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GY55 HBH

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,830 mi
Last recorded135,830 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 HBH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 135,830 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 134,257 miles

competition seats and harness bar

roll cage

Pass 17 Jan 2023 132,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear passenger seat(s) removed at time of test

Rear roll cage fitted

Standard fitment seatbelt removed - Harnesses fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 130,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Roll cage fitted

Standard fitment seat belt missing Harness fitted - n/s/f, o/s/f ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,260 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 185,928 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temporary fuel cap

Fail 18 Oct 2016 185,927 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temporary fuel cap

Pass 21 Oct 2015 179,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 164,963 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 156,364 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 144,523 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 128,290 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,118 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,042 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 78,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,511 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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GY55 HBH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GY55 HBH, 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 GY55 HBH registered?

GY55 HBH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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