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HK55 GVT

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,403 mi
Last recorded119,403 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 GVT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 119,403 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,519 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,656 miles

Exhaust joint from middle to rear section corroded

Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hose not correctly located in retaining clip

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Flexi Brake Hose not correctly located in retaining clip

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 110,009 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,122 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,965 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,728 miles

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

nearside front brake pad sensor insecured

Fail 5 Aug 2015 78,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front brake pad sensor insecured

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,270 miles

offside rear tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,949 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,509 miles

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

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

o/s/f cut in outer wall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,617 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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HK55 GVT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HK55 GVT, 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 HK55 GVT registered?

HK55 GVT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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The MOT history for HK55 GVT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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