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MK55 FXG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,522 mi
Last recorded87,522 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 FXG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,522 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

fuel tank cap seal cracking heavily

Fail 8 Sep 2025 87,522 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

fuel tank cap seal cracking heavily

Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 75,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,977 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,137 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,531 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 6 Sep 2019 60,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,652 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,153 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,047 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 8,047 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 7,515 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 6,726 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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MK55 FXG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MK55 FXG, 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 MK55 FXG registered?

MK55 FXG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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