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LL55 CGG

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,611 mi
Last recorded99,611 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 CGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 99,611 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear and under the floor few places and covered with under sealer on (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area and under the floor few places and under sealer on (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 99,508 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,325 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 15 Jun 2023 99,310 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,302 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 81,874 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2020 81,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,624 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 75,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tred is on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,205 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 69,205 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,392 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,964 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,770 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,770 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,914 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,799 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 44,798 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,989 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LL55 CGG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LL55 CGG, 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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LL55 CGG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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