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OU55 FHH

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,169 mi
Last recorded45,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 FHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 45,169 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight "pothole style" of distortion to inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing / cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight "pothole style" of distortion to inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing / cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weep, wetness around lower gearbox bellhousing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip damage to lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 42,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers blade missing lower to midway portion of swept area (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight "pothole style" of distortion to inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing / cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight "pothole style" of distortion to inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing / cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weep, wetness around lower gearbox bellhousing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip damage to lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 35,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside wiper is deteriorating

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

oil residue rear diff

Pass 5 May 2018 35,172 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 35,108 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 34,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 31,123 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 29,343 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 29,343 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 26,365 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,236 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 17,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 13,125 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,267 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 11,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 7,914 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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OU55 FHH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU55 FHH, 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 OU55 FHH registered?

OU55 FHH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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