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KW55 XWG

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,034 mi
Last recorded29,034 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XWG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 29,034 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat not functioning fully

Pass 4 May 2024 26,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 26,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 24,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2018 24,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 24,180 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault y.a.w sencer( replased ) (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged senser wires (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 24,176 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end to rack end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 23,722 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 22,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,156 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jun 2011 21,392 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 19,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 16,644 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 XWG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

KW55 XWG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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