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ST55 ADX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 ADX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,413 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,550 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 76,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,263 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 62,188 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,315 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,315 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,762 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 46,718 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,086 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Unable to see brake pipes over fuel tank

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,049 miles

Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Unable to see brake pipes over fuel tank

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,488 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,312 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 27,293 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,489 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 23,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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ST55 ADX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST55 ADX, 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 ST55 ADX registered?

ST55 ADX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is ST55 ADX safe to buy?

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