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K33 ESA

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,104 mi
Last recorded37,104 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 ESA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 37,104 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,896 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 36,822 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,358 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 34,339 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

rear differential main seal leaking - recommended

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Offside wiper blade rubber not fitted correctly

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Underbody shields fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,578 miles

Differential leaking

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

Pass 28 May 2014 31,530 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 May 2013 29,622 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 27,838 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre inner side wall.

damage to plastic undertrays.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear diff oil leaks.

rear pads look low.

Fail 29 May 2012 27,817 miles

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

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

damage to plastic under body tray

deep cut n/s/f tyre inner wall

front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inn edge

rear diff oil leaks

rear pads seem low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,888 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 24,870 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 21,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

splits in n/s/r & o/s/f tyres on outer wall

Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,854 miles

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

splits in n/s/r & o/s/f tyres on outer wall

Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,878 miles

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Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fine cuts offside front tyre inner wall, cords not exposed

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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K33 ESA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K33 ESA, 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 K33 ESA registered?

K33 ESA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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