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LS55 YFO

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,257 mi
Last recorded47,257 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 47,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 45,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 44,945 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 44,085 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 44,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 43,198 miles

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

t.p.m.s. light on

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,342 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fited

Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,916 miles

trims fitted to undersides and outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Fail 11 Jul 2017 38,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (4.2.B.1a)

tested wet

tpms light on

trims fitted to undersides and outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,905 miles

offside rear tyre underinflated.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 32,355 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2013 30,139 miles

EML on

rear tyres just on limit needs changing soon

Fail 2 Jun 2013 29,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

rear tyres just on limit needs changing soon

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,333 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 27,312 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,520 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,231 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 YFO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFO, 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 LS55 YFO registered?

LS55 YFO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is LS55 YFO safe to buy?

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