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AB55 TOY

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,965 mi
Last recorded80,965 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 TOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 80,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake hose bracket slightly modified

engine underside slightly damp

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

very small chip mark to nearside of windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2022 80,965 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides rear tyres inner tread shoulders badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake hose bracket slightly modified

engine underside slightly damp

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

very small chip mark to nearside of windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose bracket slightly modified

Nearside Front windscreen has slight chip mark

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear outer tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear diff slightly damp of oil

Fail 20 Nov 2021 76,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure flanges corroded and broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides front outer tread shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose bracket slightly modified

Nearside Front windscreen has slight chip mark

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear outer tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear diff slightly damp of oil

Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,594 miles

Nearside Front back plate slightly corroded, and brake hose bracket slightly modified

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear on inner edges worn and front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 66,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front additional bracket fitted to brake flexi-hose

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 3 May 2019 66,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front additional bracket fitted to brake flexi-hose

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,258 miles

both sides front tyres inner side walls rim protectors slightly damaged

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 60,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,418 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 56,418 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres cords exposed.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,591 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,515 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,716 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,927 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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AB55 TOY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AB55 TOY, 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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AB55 TOY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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