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LB55 UXJ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,300 mi
Last recorded82,300 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 82,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,332 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,330 miles

slight misting of oil around o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 38,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2011 34,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,018 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 28,765 miles

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

Both rear tyres low tread nails in tyre strong advise.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to rear tyres (side walls).

Road wheels marked.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,370 miles

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

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 UXJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

LB55 UXJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LB55 UXJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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