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KE54 TTV

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,960 mi
Last recorded82,960 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 TTV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,734 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 81,734 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Centre of car as marked (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 81,205 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,919 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,422 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

rear silencer clamps missing/corroded but exhaust still secure

Fail 27 Jan 2017 77,409 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

rear silencer clamps missing/corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,636 miles

exhaust corroded and flange broken rear joint area

Fail 23 Jan 2015 67,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded and flange broken rear joint area

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet sfty catch sized freed off and greased

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,871 miles

n/s/r tyre tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,573 miles

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

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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KE54 TTV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE54 TTV, 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 KE54 TTV registered?

KE54 TTV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is KE54 TTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE54 TTV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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