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LB55 OEE

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,013 mi
Last recorded47,013 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 47,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 46,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,735 miles

Offside inner rack joint

Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,811 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 41,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 40,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 40,265 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,664 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,457 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 37,821 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 36,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 35,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,200 miles

Slight play in osf steering rack knuckle

Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,130 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 20,713 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,713 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,708 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 OEE 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 90.5%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

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

Is LB55 OEE safe to buy?

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