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GY55 XWO

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,572 mi
Last recorded137,572 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 XWO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 137,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing low on inner edges front 235 35 19 rear 265 30 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 134,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 133,165 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 132,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 128,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats

Pass 12 Sep 2020 124,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 123,885 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central exhaust flange has a bolt missing

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

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

Rear exhaust flange cracked and heavily corroded

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 May 2016 116,787 miles

Centre Front chip in windscreen zone b

ns+os headlight aims on lower limit

oil just above minimum

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 May 2016 116,472 miles

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

Centre Front chip in windscreen zone b

ns+os headlight aims on lower limit

oil just above minimum

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 May 2015 106,317 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 May 2014 92,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 62,933 miles

o/s/r brake pad wire adrift

Fail 4 Feb 2012 62,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake pad wire adrift

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,764 miles

engine fault light on

Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine fault light on

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,460 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,753 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 XWO 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 86.4%.

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 XWO, 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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GY55 XWO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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