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HK05 NVB

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,921 mi
Last recorded82,921 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NVB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,921 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,921 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,919 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 76,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,016 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,980 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,146 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 38,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HK05 NVB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HK05 NVB, 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

How do I check the history of HK05 NVB?

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What year was HK05 NVB registered?

HK05 NVB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is HK05 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 NVB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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