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LV55 TXD

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,276 mi
Last recorded170,276 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 TXD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 170,276 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 164,438 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 13 Jun 2023 155,751 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear brake pads got hot under brarking (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2023 155,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear brake pads got hot under brarking (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 147,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 137,456 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 136,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 134,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 131,749 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perish cracking on outer shoulder

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust fixings corroded & flange broken

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

covers & trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 129,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 126,658 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 122,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,294 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 86,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,294 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 50,742 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,210 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 31,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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LV55 TXD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LV55 TXD, 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 LV55 TXD registered?

LV55 TXD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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