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KD55 NWO

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,869 mi
Last recorded143,869 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 NWO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 143,869 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 143,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top not attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top not attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 139,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 134,377 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 129,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 123,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 116,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 116,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,133 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 105,133 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,118 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,506 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at the rear.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 90,770 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at the rear.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,764 miles

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

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

Slight leak N/S Diff shaft seal

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,481 miles

2x stone chips in windscreen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake caliper binding slightly

windscreen washers weak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,070 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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KD55 NWO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KD55 NWO, 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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KD55 NWO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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