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HV55 KZU

2005 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,331 mi
Last recorded99,331 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KZU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 99,331 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 99,331 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 90,750 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 90,743 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 87,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,183 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 72,537 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,408 miles

n/s/r wheel has silght play

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 69,408 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r wheel has silght play

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,240 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,888 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,270 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,258 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,372 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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HV55 KZU is a 2005 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV55 KZU, 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 HV55 KZU registered?

HV55 KZU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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