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LR55 FLA

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,718 mi
Last recorded36,718 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 FLA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,718 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 36,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 36,212 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 36,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,307 miles

Front tyres are cracking

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 33,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,629 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 32,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,646 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,028 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,490 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,484 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2012 21,484 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 19,666 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,367 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 10,186 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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LR55 FLA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR55 FLA, 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 LR55 FLA registered?

LR55 FLA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LR55 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 FLA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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