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HK05 WPL

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 WPL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 106,188 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 106,186 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,996 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))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 104,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 104,633 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,278 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X1 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF heavily worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 104,278 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X1 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF heavily worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,998 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 102,614 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer edges and heavily worn on inner edges

Fuel cap sill perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 100,806 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,906 miles

Oil leak Rear diff propshaft seal

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 87,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 83,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 77,548 miles

front discs worn

Fail 24 May 2012 77,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

Fail 17 May 2011 73,397 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2011 73,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 67,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,493 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,399 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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HK05 WPL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WPL, 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 HK05 WPL registered?

HK05 WPL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is HK05 WPL safe to buy?

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