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KS05 DOG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,876 mi
Last recorded125,876 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 DOG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 125,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 123,598 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted to n/s/r Unable to check seat belt

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 120,094 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted to n/s/r Unable to check belts

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 114,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front bumper damaged

o/s rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2014 114,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front bumper damaged

o/s rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 107,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,098 miles

sill trims and undertrays fitted

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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KS05 DOG 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 80%.

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 KS05 DOG, 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 KS05 DOG registered?

KS05 DOG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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