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LD55 KOA

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,100 mi
Last recorded131,100 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 KOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 131,100 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 17 Nov 2017 130,316 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 119,379 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 119,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 11 Apr 2013 113,759 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 113,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,516 miles

offside door mirror damaged

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2011 88,318 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside door mirror damaged

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,461 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear no. plate worn

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,229 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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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LD55 KOA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD55 KOA, 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 LD55 KOA registered?

LD55 KOA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LD55 KOA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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