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PF55 BWK

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,715 mi
Last recorded72,715 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
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

RegistrationPF55 BWK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,715 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,539 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 12 Jan 2011 59,064 miles

engine management light on

nearside front indicator repeater pale

plastic panels to underside

Fail 7 Jan 2011 59,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

nearside front indicator repeater pale

offside front tyre bald outer edge

plastic panels to underside

Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,199 miles

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

front brake disc's lipped.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,237 miles

front pads getting low + discs worn keep check

slight play passenger side front bottom ball joint

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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PF55 BWK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PF55 BWK, 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 PF55 BWK registered?

PF55 BWK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is PF55 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF55 BWK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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