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693 MKL

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,017 mi
Last recorded32,017 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration693 MKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 32,017 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 31,181 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 30,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,980 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers upper covers deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2021 27,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,573 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges and becoming perished

Pass 15 May 2019 25,087 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2018 23,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 21,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cuts in tread no cords exposed

Pass 4 May 2016 18,466 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cut in inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 15,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 13,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 12,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 11,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 9,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 5,760 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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693 MKL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 693 MKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 693 MKL registered?

693 MKL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is 693 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 693 MKL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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