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LV55 UVB

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,626 mi
Last recorded126,626 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 126,626 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 120,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 116,086 miles

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp very dim

Pass 2 Jul 2022 111,716 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 111,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal cracked/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,438 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,774 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,363 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 92,382 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,813 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,660 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 85,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,011 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,976 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,954 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 46,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,518 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,994 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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LV55 UVB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

LV55 UVB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is LV55 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UVB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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