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PE55 XFV

2005 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 XFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 83,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,042 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,680 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,469 miles

Front sidelights dim

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,462 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,763 miles

Rear Oil leak on rear diff

Fail 18 Oct 2017 77,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Oil leak on rear diff

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,216 miles

both rear tyres wearing lower on inner edges of tread

exhaust rear joint clamps corroded and cracking but still tight and secure at time of test

n/s steering rack end has slight end float play

n/s/r road wheel has slight flat and damage to outer bead lip

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall no cords showing

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall no cords showing

rear drivetrain differential has oil leak

small portion of o/s/r led light cluster not working on stop or sidelights

Pass 20 Jun 2015 68,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,001 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 66,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,792 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 62,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,576 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,358 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,136 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 31,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XFV is a 2005 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFV, 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 PE55 XFV registered?

PE55 XFV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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