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HK55 NBD

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,893 mi
Last recorded128,893 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 NBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 128,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 121,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 115,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 115,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 May 2022 113,438 miles

fuel cap seal poor condition

Fail 13 May 2022 113,436 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2021 106,541 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,049 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,363 miles

brake warning light staying on in dash

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine oil on minimum

Pass 28 Dec 2016 88,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad worn warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,279 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 76,284 miles

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

near side front tyer slight crakes in tread

Fail 7 May 2014 69,615 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 69,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,959 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 46,859 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,859 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,204 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 22,204 miles

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

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

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 NBD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver 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 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

HK55 NBD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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