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CK05 KWD

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,777 mi
Last recorded135,777 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KWD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 135,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 128,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,606 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 120,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when sidelight turned on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,163 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,970 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 114,865 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 114,555 miles

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 110,895 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 110,894 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 104,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 96,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,070 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2011 69,731 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,647 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 59,411 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 39,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,841 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,761 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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CK05 KWD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CK05 KWD, 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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CK05 KWD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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