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LS55 SVN

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,144 mi
Last recorded68,144 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 SVN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 68,144 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 67,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,911 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,304 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 64,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 62,845 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 62,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear parking brake only just made test limits

Fail 2 Nov 2021 61,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake only just made test limits

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,717 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 51,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,890 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 42,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,302 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 32,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,914 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 26,888 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 23,497 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 14,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 9,971 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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LS55 SVN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LS55 SVN, 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.

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What year was LS55 SVN registered?

LS55 SVN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is LS55 SVN safe to buy?

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