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AO55 EYG

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,463 mi
Last recorded59,463 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EYG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 59,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,624 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 55,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,333 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 57,318 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 46,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 41,881 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,747 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 31,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,397 miles

sills have covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2010 30,381 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sills have covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,564 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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AO55 EYG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO55 EYG, 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 AO55 EYG registered?

AO55 EYG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is AO55 EYG safe to buy?

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