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LF05 KME

2005 BMW M3

Bronze Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,962 mi
Last recorded195,962 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 KME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 195,962 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust rear clamp badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust clamps corroding and thin

Pass 5 Sep 2013 175,459 miles

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

HID sensor cable tied to lower suspension arm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

coolant temperature above normal

corrosion on offside door shut aperture

engine management light on

fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

rear exhaust silencer to centre exhaust flange joints corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 175,459 miles

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

HID sensor cable tied to lower suspension arm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolant temperature above normal

corrosion on offside door shut aperture

engine management light on

fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

rear exhaust silencer to centre exhaust flange joints corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 154,781 miles

brakes tested with decelerometer due to LSD

Fail 7 Sep 2012 154,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brakes tested with decelerometer due to LSD

Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,823 miles

n/s/f tyre out of shape - inner edge

o/s/f tyre 'feathered' - inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 121,823 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre out of shape - inner edge

o/s/f tyre 'feathered' - inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,591 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 59,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,401 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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LF05 KME is a 2005 BMW M3 in Bronze with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF05 KME, 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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LF05 KME is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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