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MM55 XNW

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,698 mi
Last recorded133,698 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XNW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 133,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 132,702 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 132,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 132,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 130,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 129,723 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,324 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2016 121,324 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2016 121,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside slight wear in rack arm

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,814 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,929 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,376 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 59,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,930 miles

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

Steering rack has play offside

Fail 1 Jul 2009 43,870 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack has play offside

Fail 18 Jul 2008 34,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XNW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XNW, 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 MM55 XNW registered?

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

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