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SM55 GXH

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,571 mi
Last recorded28,571 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 GXH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 28,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 28,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 28,067 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 27,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 26,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 26,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 26,152 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 25,216 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,026 miles

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,160 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,108 miles

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

o/s parking brake low effort

Pass 21 May 2010 24,087 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s and o/s rear tyres 3.5mm

n/s front inner brake pad wearing low

n/s front tyre wearing low in places

wear ridges on front disc brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,964 miles

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

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

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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SM55 GXH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM55 GXH, 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 SM55 GXH registered?

SM55 GXH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is SM55 GXH safe to buy?

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Does SM55 GXH have outstanding finance?

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