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GK05 EKZ

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,768 mi
Last recorded146,768 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EKZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 146,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 145,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 143,097 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 142,004 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,906 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 139,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 131,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 121,915 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 112,263 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 103,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 97,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 90,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 83,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,271 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 71,488 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,214 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,744 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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GK05 EKZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EKZ, 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 GK05 EKZ registered?

GK05 EKZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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