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L30 RKY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,437 mi
Last recorded17,437 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 RKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 17,437 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 17,432 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 17,416 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 17,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 17,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 17,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 17,107 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 16,787 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 16,099 miles

nearside rear diff seal has a slight leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 16,091 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear diff seal has a slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,864 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,905 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 13,671 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,829 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 11,829 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

under vehicle covers preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L30 RKY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L30 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 L30 RKY registered?

L30 RKY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is L30 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 RKY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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