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LG05 KFK

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,192 mi
Last recorded89,192 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 KFK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 89,192 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 88,834 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,727 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 83,312 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 83,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly pitted (1.1.11 (c))

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view of some items

rear diff misty with oil

rear exhaust box clamps broken

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,213 miles

Adv - Rear exhaust box clamps cracked and corroded.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Adv - Fuel cap seal starting to ware.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,696 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Aug 2016 66,961 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative no fluid (1.7.2)

O/S/F tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,732 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges and starting to crack

Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,114 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 49,114 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,029 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,328 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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LG05 KFK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LG05 KFK, 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 LG05 KFK registered?

LG05 KFK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is LG05 KFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 KFK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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