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LR55 PVN

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,200 mi
Last recorded117,200 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 117,200 miles

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

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

fuel tank cap seal cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2025 117,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2024 111,984 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 111,884 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 111,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 91,581 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,588 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,013 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear exhaust clamp joints.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 62,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear exhaust clamp joints.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 May 2011 40,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,073 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 25,599 miles

NOTE brakes tested with Tapley meter & rolling road

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

check parking brake condition & operation

front brake discs wearing

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,599 miles

NOTE brakes tested with Tapley meter & rolling road

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

check parking brake condition & operation

front brake discs wearing

rear inner brake pads wearing low

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 PVN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

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

Is LR55 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 PVN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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