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KW55 XRB

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,279 mi
Last recorded87,279 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XRB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,123 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 86,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 82,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 82,459 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 80,824 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central exhaust flange bolt missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,146 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 78,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,719 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight weep from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Slight play on inner rack joint

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,061 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,390 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,811 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,639 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,230 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,627 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,003 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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KW55 XRB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KW55 XRB, 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 KW55 XRB registered?

KW55 XRB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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