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P55 PBP

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,468 mi
Last recorded114,468 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 PBP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 114,468 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 111,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 109,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 107,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,485 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake lazy to opposite side.

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

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

Under Trays Fitted so limiting inspection.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under Trays fitted complete underside limiting inspection.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,587 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush / advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid slightly dirty advise replacement

rear exhaust joints heavily deteriorated

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,029 miles

both front tyres worn on edges / outside centrel three quartes

Pass 21 Mar 2015 84,750 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 78,909 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake discs scored

Rear exhaust box clamp damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 54,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,362 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,150 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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P55 PBP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P55 PBP, 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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P55 PBP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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