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LR55 XXU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,848 mi
Last recorded67,848 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,805 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,978 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 33,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,354 miles

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

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 XXU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

LR55 XXU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is LR55 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 XXU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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