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MX55 XEN

2005 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,235 mi
Last recorded91,235 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 XEN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,219 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,821 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,919 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,447 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,694 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,919 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,024 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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MX55 XEN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MX55 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MX55 XEN?

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What year was MX55 XEN registered?

MX55 XEN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is MX55 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 XEN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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