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K9 DMG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,221 mi
Last recorded96,221 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 DMG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,221 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 95,052 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 95,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very minor play detected (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering inner tierod/joint minor wear

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slight perishing advise replace

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 10 Jun 2021 93,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner lining exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very minor play detected (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering inner tierod/joint minor wear

Offside Rear tyre wearing bald inner edge

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slight perishing advise replace

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipes poorly fitted tho meet minimum requirement (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres wear inner edge offside outer sidewall small cut

fuel cap seal minor perishing

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,443 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 84,383 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,743 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,956 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 72,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N.S.R Tyre Wearing On Edges

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,359 miles

Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges Slightly

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 52,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,268 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,800 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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K9 DMG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K9 DMG, 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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K9 DMG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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