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CA05 FKY

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,945 mi
Last recorded67,945 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 FKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 67,945 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 67,823 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 67,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing bald over inner edge + slightly cracking over tread

Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,660 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,329 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,833 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,181 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 61,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,114 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2013 56,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,093 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

both rear tyres low on tread

tyre pressure warning indicator illuminated

Pass 25 May 2011 47,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,687 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 43,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,168 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

tyre pressure monitor illuminated

Fail 21 May 2009 35,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre poor condition

tyre pressure monitor illuminated

Pass 23 May 2008 31,162 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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CA05 FKY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CA05 FKY, 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 CA05 FKY registered?

CA05 FKY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is CA05 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 FKY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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