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GK05 SVX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 72,887 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,306 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,640 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,779 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 68,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 67,658 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 65,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,930 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,465 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,233 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,825 miles

tread worn low on inner edge on both rear tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,134 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,998 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 40,998 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,324 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,903 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 SVX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

GK05 SVX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is GK05 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK05 SVX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK05 SVX have outstanding finance?

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