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KV55 HKU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,924 mi
Last recorded51,924 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 HKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,924 miles

Front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,156 miles

Offside Front door sticky to open from outside

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,515 miles

drivers door handle sticky

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,979 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,737 miles

both front tyres slight cracking outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,537 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

front tyres worn low both edges.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,461 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 10,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 7,973 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 4,074 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,447 miles

n/s front and rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

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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KV55 HKU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KV55 HKU, 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

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What year was KV55 HKU registered?

KV55 HKU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is KV55 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 HKU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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