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KA05 PXY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,945 mi
Last recorded122,945 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 122,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,153 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 115,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 111,785 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 107,456 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 107,308 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides Front to Rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 105,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 105,855 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 99,351 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 89,189 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,864 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,810 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,271 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,332 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,747 miles

Nearside Front 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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KA05 PXY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KA05 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

KA05 PXY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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