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OV55 NXR

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,704 mi
Last recorded108,704 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 NXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 108,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 108,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,849 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,402 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 103,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 102,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 101,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,306 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 98,757 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Feb 2013 92,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,347 miles

front tyres worn on outter edges

Fail 27 Jan 2011 66,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear paint peeling from inside rim.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 50,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear pads 3000 miles

Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,430 miles

rear pads 3000 miles

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,909 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 NXR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

OV55 NXR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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