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L11 KUM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,069 mi
Last recorded97,069 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 KUM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 90,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 88,644 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 88,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 79,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 71,474 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,470 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,593 miles

Both Front Discs lipped.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 51,593 miles

Both Front Discs lipped.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,404 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 10 Sep 2010 45,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,117 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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L11 KUM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L11 KUM, 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 L11 KUM registered?

L11 KUM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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