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MM55 VOD

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,472 mi
Last recorded109,472 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 VOD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 109,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,188 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 88,375 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 88,375 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,656 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust clamps split/broken

Fail 7 Aug 2017 80,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust clamps split/broken

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,793 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 76,301 miles

osf tyre has split in tread not to cords and some damage to tread wearing on inner edge of tread

undertray fitted obscujring view to some components

Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner tread in places also 225 40 19 y (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre has split in tread not to cords and some damage to tread wearing on inner edge of tread

undertray fitted obscujring view to some components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,482 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,612 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,612 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,439 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 52,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,729 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer rim damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,240 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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MM55 VOD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM55 VOD, 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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MM55 VOD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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