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K22 RDM

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,084 mi
Last recorded121,084 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 RDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 121,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 117,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 117,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 117,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,390 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,248 miles

Both front LED side lamps slightly flicker

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,894 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,823 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 101,823 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,128 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,460 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,051 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in rear exhaust clamp joint

wear in front brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

osf foglamp cracked.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 29,311 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,383 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

undersize marks in both swept zones front windscreen.

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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K22 RDM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K22 RDM, 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 K22 RDM registered?

K22 RDM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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