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AO55 MXL

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,820 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 70,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange area (7.1.2)

centre seatbelt inoperative

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,538 miles

rear discs corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,491 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,791 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2013 53,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 44,974 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 44,974 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 39,143 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,946 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 35,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 30,255 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 MXL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO55 MXL, 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 AO55 MXL registered?

AO55 MXL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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