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GX05 PKF

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 PKF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 82,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 81,637 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,720 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,970 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,711 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,125 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 68,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,700 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,294 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,528 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,125 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 45,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 26,791 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,791 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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GX05 PKF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX05 PKF, 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 GX05 PKF registered?

GX05 PKF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 PKF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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