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PE55 AWN

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 AWN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 116,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front NSF backing plate hitting disc

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 105,705 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front NSF backing plate hitting disc

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,356 miles

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,301 miles

3rd brake light inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight level bracket broken

tyre warning light on dash

Fail 10 Mar 2015 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

tyre warning light on dash

3rd brake light inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight level bracket broken

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,849 miles

1 x front to rear brake pipe corroding

2 x front side lamps dim

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hi-level stop lamp inop

Fail 1 Apr 2014 86,844 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1 x front to rear brake pipe corroding

2 x front side lamps dim

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hi-level stop lamp inop

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,177 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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PE55 AWN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE55 AWN, 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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PE55 AWN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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