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OV55 BFK

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,600 mi
Last recorded63,600 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BFK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 63,600 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 61,153 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall - various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 61,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall - various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 58,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 56,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling arch liner to front

Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,114 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,358 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,624 miles

All brake discs are a bit rusty where the car has been standing for a while

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,995 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 39,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,842 miles

Rear brake pads are over half worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,835 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,661 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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OV55 BFK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OV55 BFK, 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 OV55 BFK registered?

OV55 BFK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 BFK safe to buy?

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