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LB55 HXN

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,031 mi
Last recorded122,031 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,031 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 118,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes at rear coated underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 116,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 115,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,838 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 110,838 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,222 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,222 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,469 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2016 96,230 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,236 miles

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)

exhaust clamps between centre and rear cracked.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,423 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 87,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,982 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges

tyre light on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,597 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,627 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,627 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,760 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

e.m.l.light on

front discs worn/require checking

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,021 miles

brake fluid low in resovoir requires attention

brake warning light illuminated

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake pads very low

nearside rear and offside front tyre side wall damage

rear number plate requires cleaning

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 HXN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB55 HXN, 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 HXN registered?

LB55 HXN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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