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SP55 AET

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,958 mi
Last recorded65,958 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 AET
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 65,958 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 65,407 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,173 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,455 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 60,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,368 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,655 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 54,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear / front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

o/s drumstick has slight play

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall but no cords

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 29 Jan 2016 52,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

o/s drumstick has slight play

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall but no cords

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,429 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 49,429 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,687 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise-front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,273 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,492 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2010 27,562 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,683 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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SP55 AET is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SP55 AET, 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 SP55 AET registered?

SP55 AET is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is SP55 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 AET shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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