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KA05 CAT

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,893 mi
Last recorded47,893 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 CAT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 47,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 46,532 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 45,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,216 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 43,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,610 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,374 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 40,374 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative due to switch (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 40,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 39,362 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread has shouldered wear

Fail 28 Apr 2016 36,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread has shouldered wear

Pass 14 Feb 2015 32,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,910 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2012 22,548 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 19,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,224 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,442 miles

front tyres badly scrubbed/overheated

Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,130 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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KA05 CAT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KA05 CAT, 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 KA05 CAT registered?

KA05 CAT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is KA05 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 CAT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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