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SB55 FHC

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,170 mi
Last recorded107,170 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 107,170 miles

Offside Front steering rack slight play

engine management light on

Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,159 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative both (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working both (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Offside Front steering rack slight play

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 90,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 76,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,877 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,019 miles

Rear brake pads worn to apx. 3mm thick

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,718 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn bald on outer edges.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 37,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn bald on outer edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,422 miles

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

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

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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SB55 FHC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB55 FHC, 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 SB55 FHC registered?

SB55 FHC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is SB55 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 FHC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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