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KG55 WLL

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,714 mi
Last recorded57,714 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,714 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,387 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 57,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,188 miles

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 57,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,741 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,803 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 52,803 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 50,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it - marked

Under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 18 May 2016 50,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it - marked

Under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 12 May 2015 47,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,201 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 38,199 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,136 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 35,136 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,506 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,054 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 28,054 miles

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

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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KG55 WLL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KG55 WLL, 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 KG55 WLL registered?

KG55 WLL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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