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LB55 CEA

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,490 mi
Last recorded34,490 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 CEA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 34,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 33,581 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 32,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,992 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 31,505 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 31,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 31,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,907 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,630 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,155 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2013 25,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 21,226 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 16,817 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 13,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,136 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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LB55 CEA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LB55 CEA, 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 LB55 CEA registered?

LB55 CEA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is LB55 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 CEA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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