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KE05 TKK

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,511 mi
Last recorded76,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 TKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,511 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 76,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,811 miles

registration plate may be illegal

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,550 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,348 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,353 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,223 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,764 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 27,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,747 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 23,582 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,947 miles

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

Offside 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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KE05 TKK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KE05 TKK, 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 KE05 TKK registered?

KE05 TKK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KE05 TKK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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