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PO55 OEU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,211 mi
Last recorded107,211 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 OEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 107,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,034 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,156 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,506 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,624 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 90,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 90,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 87,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,812 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,498 miles

All tyres has cuts in sidewalls.

Front and rear discs poor. Recommended replacement needed.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,681 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 58,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,753 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

N/S/F and both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 31,753 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

N/S/F and both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,345 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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PO55 OEU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PO55 OEU, 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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PO55 OEU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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