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M55 TWB

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 TWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,070 miles

Rear axle oil leakage.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,887 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,315 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,616 miles

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

Rear Rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 1 May 2019 84,350 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2018 82,647 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front inner tie rod has slight play

offside front outer wheel arch has slight corrosion bubbles

rear differential seal has a slight leak

vehicle tested in wet weather conditions

Pass 19 May 2017 81,331 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 79,294 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

corrosion around exhaust back box join

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,582 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2013 68,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,329 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,563 miles

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

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre but not exposing ply/cords

Pass 11 May 2010 51,818 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 51,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,419 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,082 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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M55 TWB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M55 TWB, 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 M55 TWB registered?

M55 TWB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is M55 TWB safe to buy?

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