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MW55 NMM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,401 mi
Last recorded63,401 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 NMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,401 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 63,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,105 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,689 miles

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

both front tyre are low on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,174 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 26,633 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,399 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 17,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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MW55 NMM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW55 NMM, 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 MW55 NMM registered?

MW55 NMM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is MW55 NMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 NMM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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