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LK05 SPZ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,388 mi
Last recorded113,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SPZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 113,388 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator damaged and insecure

Whining noise from engine, investigation required

Fail 20 Jan 2025 105,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator damaged and insecure

Whining noise from engine, investigation required

Pass 15 Jan 2024 94,189 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2023 86,503 miles

Front fog light units missing at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 81,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,539 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,203 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 66,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,246 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,245 miles

advise slight bind n/s/f wheel

slight exhaust leak mid to rear joint

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,545 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,526 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,522 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dsc warning light on .

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust to middle box clamps cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2010 37,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,116 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,882 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is facing wrong direction

Fail 3 Mar 2008 16,882 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

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 SPZ 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 73.9%.

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 SPZ, 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 LK05 SPZ registered?

LK05 SPZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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