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B9 XKX

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 XKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 103,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 90,316 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve perished.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,318 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,894 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,808 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,973 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,762 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,041 miles

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

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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B9 XKX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B9 XKX, 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 B9 XKX registered?

B9 XKX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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