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LK55 OHG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,601 mi
Last recorded76,601 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 76,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 72,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 71,232 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Constantly illuminated when position lamps illuminated (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,307 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,216 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,446 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 57,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,378 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,900 miles

CUT IN NERARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE RAER TYRE SIDE WALL

Fail 14 Feb 2015 45,894 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

CUT IN NERARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE RAER TYRE SIDE WALL

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,746 miles

front brakes discs worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,897 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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LK55 OHG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LK55 OHG, 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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What year was LK55 OHG registered?

LK55 OHG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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