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HK55 HCC

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,991 mi
Last recorded81,991 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 HCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 78,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,618 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,294 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 74,325 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,382 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,976 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smear

Fail 10 Dec 2018 67,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smear

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,749 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 12 Dec 2017 61,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,484 miles

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

Offside Front Inner edge wearing uneavenly

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 44,527 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,332 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,196 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,775 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,732 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,258 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 19,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,903 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 HCC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCC, 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 HCC registered?

HK55 HCC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is HK55 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 HCC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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