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LR55 WLJ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 44,951 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 May 2012 41,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 36,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 7 May 2010 32,434 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 26,111 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 26,091 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

All 4 brake discs slightly rusty

Brake pad wear warning lamp on ?

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder of tread and offside front on outer shoulder

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 WLJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

LR55 WLJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is LR55 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 WLJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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