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SM55 VTF

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,768 mi
Last recorded32,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 32,768 miles

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2026 32,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2025 32,736 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 32,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 32,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 32,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 32,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 32,573 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 32,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,598 miles

o/s parking brake reading low

Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,093 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 27,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,288 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,330 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,560 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 16,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,198 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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SM55 VTF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VTF, 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 SM55 VTF registered?

SM55 VTF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is SM55 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 VTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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