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KA54 AWX

2005 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,147 mi
Last recorded123,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 AWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 123,147 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust brackets and clamps corroded and cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2020 123,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 122,782 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,605 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,541 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,269 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 115,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,694 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,642 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,242 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 100,242 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,557 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,462 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

the n/s/f tyre bead protector has a small cut

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,192 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 66,192 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,306 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,530 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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KA54 AWX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Purple 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 KA54 AWX, 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 KA54 AWX registered?

KA54 AWX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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