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L27 RKY

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,067 mi
Last recorded115,067 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 RKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 115,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 113,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 108,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 105,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 102,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 100,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,913 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 19 Sep 2017 100,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 98,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 94,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,961 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,078 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 77,543 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,323 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,063 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 12 Oct 2010 42,271 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 42,271 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,243 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,532 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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L27 RKY 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 95%.

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 L27 RKY, 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 L27 RKY registered?

L27 RKY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is L27 RKY safe to buy?

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