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FL55 KZG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,886 mi
Last recorded89,886 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 KZG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,886 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 88,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 85,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 83,565 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,098 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,920 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,069 miles

n/s/r n/plate lamp flickers

slight play o/s/f steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,513 miles

Both front shock absorber gaiters split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2016 65,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front shock absorber gaiters split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 15 May 2015 62,689 miles

rear tyres on wear bars and front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2014 59,077 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 54,412 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,159 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 32,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,561 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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FL55 KZG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FL55 KZG, 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 FL55 KZG registered?

FL55 KZG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 KZG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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