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HV55 PSY

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,936 mi
Last recorded69,936 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 PSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 69,936 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 May 2025 69,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 8 May 2024 68,758 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 68,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,910 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,290 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,574 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 59,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,904 miles

both rear metal brake pipes near fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,451 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,867 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box warning light on

unable too carry out full inspection of outersills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,161 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 29,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,520 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp innop

n/s front tyre wall damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre stop lamp innop

n/s front tyre wall damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,708 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 18,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HV55 PSY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HV55 PSY, 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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HV55 PSY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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