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K16 JHP

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,232 mi
Last recorded103,232 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 JHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,068 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,570 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 93,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,838 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,811 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,409 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,961 miles

Advise rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 63,961 miles

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

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

Advise rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Nov 2010 63,901 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,038 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,020 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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K16 JHP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K16 JHP, 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 K16 JHP registered?

K16 JHP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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