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KD55 OGB

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,797 mi
Last recorded122,797 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 OGB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 122,797 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 121,087 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 120,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 117,576 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 115,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,951 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,059 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 102,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,513 miles

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 11 Mar 2015 90,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,083 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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)

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

nearside front brake disc protection plate bent and not fully secure

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,537 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,515 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,958 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,527 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 33,527 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 24,850 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 24,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,076 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 OGB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGB, 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 KD55 OGB registered?

KD55 OGB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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