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LD55 MGY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 120,915 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 120,909 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 120,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 120,796 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 120,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,942 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 117,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-35-19 Michelin (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear differential leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,882 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 110,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 95,299 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,741 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 89,741 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,039 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2012 70,964 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,897 miles

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,364 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,785 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,785 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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LD55 MGY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LD55 MGY, 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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LD55 MGY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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