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LD55 GRX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,626 mi
Last recorded98,626 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 GRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,822 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,550 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 91,536 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported No clamps on rear exhaust box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 84,173 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted nearside rear at time of test

nearside front inner rackend

Fail 1 Oct 2013 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted nearside rear at time of test

nearside front inner rackend

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,178 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,265 miles

engine management light on

front and rear discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing low

oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LD55 GRX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD55 GRX, 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

How do I check the history of LD55 GRX?

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What year was LD55 GRX registered?

LD55 GRX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is LD55 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 GRX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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