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GK05 EKT

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,663 mi
Last recorded83,663 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EKT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 83,663 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,975 miles

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,977 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,235 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,572 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on inner wall

nearside rear steel brake pipe rusted

offside rear steel brake pipe rusted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,980 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,417 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,688 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 31,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,677 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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GK05 EKT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK05 EKT, 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 GK05 EKT registered?

GK05 EKT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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