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K5 RAM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,423 mi
Last recorded56,423 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 RAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,841 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 55,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear MAIN- as per marked and shown to vehicle presenter (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking Both front to rear MAIN- as per marked and shown to vehicle presenter (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 53,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 48,365 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 48,346 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 41,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 35,680 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,680 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,479 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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K5 RAM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K5 RAM, 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 K5 RAM registered?

K5 RAM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is K5 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 RAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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