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LT55 FKN

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,638 mi
Last recorded114,638 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 FKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 113,882 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 111,361 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,492 miles

All four tyres are worn on the edges

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 70,483 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All four tyres are worn on the edges

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,780 miles

offside front fog lamp smashed

Fail 11 Mar 2010 58,780 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,227 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,872 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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LT55 FKN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LT55 FKN, 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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LT55 FKN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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