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LN55 UAE

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,945 mi
Last recorded133,945 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UAE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 133,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,192 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 129,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,128 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear inner edge

Rear both rear tyres have slight wear across the center of the tread.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 116,504 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,645 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 105,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL OF THE TYRE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL OF THE TYRE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,965 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

brake fluid low

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,638 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 84,638 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,660 miles

Nearside front alloy wheel slightly damaged from inner side

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,448 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,444 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,343 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,973 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,181 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,591 miles

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

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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LN55 UAE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LN55 UAE, 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 LN55 UAE registered?

LN55 UAE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LN55 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 UAE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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