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KP55 SVN

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,608 mi
Last recorded113,608 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 SVN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 113,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 110,435 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,076 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 101,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 92,098 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 87,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,207 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,229 miles

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

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

back box clamp broken

off side front tyre has a cut in the inner side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,230 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 70,224 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Front sensor not connected on lower arm (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,327 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 47,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,684 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,566 miles

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

front brake hoses route?

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,350 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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KP55 SVN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KP55 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

KP55 SVN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is KP55 SVN safe to buy?

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