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LR55 PXT

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,270 mi
Last recorded73,270 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,270 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,241 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 70,700 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 69,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,975 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 67,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,627 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 60,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,983 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 53,222 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs lipped and worn

offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,831 miles

tyre pressure warning light on.rear exhaust clamp broken.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 43,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyre pressure warning light on.rear exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,720 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,109 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 29,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 24,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,130 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 PXT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 LR55 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

LR55 PXT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is LR55 PXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 PXT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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