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LB55 ODA

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,097 mi
Last recorded52,097 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 52,097 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 51,904 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 51,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 51,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,472 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 49,608 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 49,608 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 49,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 46,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 44,064 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 44,028 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 41,550 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 41,550 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 39,232 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 May 2012 34,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box clamp split

front brake discs lipped

Pass 9 May 2011 29,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,769 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 23,769 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 May 2009 18,071 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 18,071 miles

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

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

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 ODA 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 ODA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 ODA registered?

LB55 ODA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is LB55 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 ODA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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