CarVerify

Free Car Check

KP55 VCE

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,800 mi
Last recorded72,800 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,187 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,550 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,517 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,133 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F wheel wiring loom cracked and insecure

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,133 miles

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

Engine management light on

N/S/F wheel wiring loom cracked and insecure

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 48,651 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,652 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 35,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KP55 VCE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCE, 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

How do I check the history of KP55 VCE?

You can check the full history of KP55 VCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KP55 VCE registered?

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

Is KP55 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 VCE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP55 VCE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KP55 VCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.