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NL55 YJJ

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 YJJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 87,168 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 85,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,550 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,528 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,521 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,275 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 82,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 74,864 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 74,864 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINING CLAMPS BROKEN

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,498 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,144 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing on outter edge

osr tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,366 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,064 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,132 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,762 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 33,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,002 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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NL55 YJJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NL55 YJJ, 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 NL55 YJJ registered?

NL55 YJJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is NL55 YJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 YJJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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