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OY55 FCN

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,895 mi
Last recorded76,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FCN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 76,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,876 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 76,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre has deep cut in sidewall (not to cord)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyres cuts in side walls(not to cord)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 50,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,490 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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OY55 FCN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OY55 FCN, 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

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What year was OY55 FCN registered?

OY55 FCN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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