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MT55 UUK

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UUK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,796 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 100,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,110 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,109 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 97,033 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive on radiator, coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,627 miles

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

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

moisture around power steering rack pipes

rear differential oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,519 miles

NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,519 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,515 miles

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

N/S/R tyre outer side wall damaged

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,090 miles

n/s/r tyre cut outer wall

Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,196 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,827 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,700 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,901 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,526 miles

small cut in both side front tyres side walls

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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MT55 UUK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 MT55 UUK, 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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MT55 UUK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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