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KP55 LZO

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,014 mi
Last recorded83,014 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 LZO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,014 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 82,937 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 82,931 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,162 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 82,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,810 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,238 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 72,238 miles

Rear coil spring broken nearside and offside (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,577 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,706 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,706 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

centre to rear sliencer flanges deteriorated

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre to rear silencer flanges deteriorated

tyre pressure monitoring system light indicates a fault

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,618 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn/slightly scored.

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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KP55 LZO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KP55 LZO, 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 KP55 LZO registered?

KP55 LZO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is KP55 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 LZO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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