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HN55 KWB

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,948 mi
Last recorded146,948 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 146,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 146,882 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 146,846 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2020 146,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2018 141,023 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 141,019 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 134,397 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 132,600 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,989 miles

EML light on passed emission test

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

adv- corrosion on rear exhaust brackets.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,879 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,879 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,551 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,411 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,705 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,583 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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HN55 KWB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HN55 KWB, 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 HN55 KWB registered?

HN55 KWB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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