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MH55 ZVY

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,858 mi
Last recorded76,858 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 76,852 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,772 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,327 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,179 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 55,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,752 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,487 miles

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

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

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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MH55 ZVY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MH55 ZVY, 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 MH55 ZVY registered?

MH55 ZVY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is MH55 ZVY safe to buy?

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