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LK05 NUA

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

221,905 mi
Last recorded221,905 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 NUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 221,905 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 214,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 212,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 202,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 197,406 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 197,333 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 187,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 170,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 154,746 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possible warped brake disc. (1.2.1 (e))

Slight Engine mis-fire.

Fail 22 Mar 2019 154,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn camber control arm bush (outer bush on hub ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possible warped brake disc. (1.2.1 (e))

Slight Engine mis-fire.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 142,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,777 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,411 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 113,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Head lamp levelling control detached from front suspension.

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top shock mount. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush. (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top shock mount. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush. (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box clamps corroded. (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 48,226 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 48,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,801 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,939 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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LK05 NUA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LK05 NUA, 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 LK05 NUA registered?

LK05 NUA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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