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LR55 UZM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,282 mi
Last recorded82,282 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 UZM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 80,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 78,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 75,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 72,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 70,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 67,850 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 18 May 2017 67,475 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 65,473 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,477 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,011 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,954 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,699 miles

o/s/f tyre slight kerb damage to bump strip

Fail 13 Jan 2010 41,699 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight kerb damage to bump strip

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,787 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres have uneven tread wear (255/35z19).

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 UZM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

LR55 UZM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LR55 UZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 UZM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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