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LK05 THX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,523 mi
Last recorded89,523 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 THX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,245cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 89,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 89,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,513 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 86,507 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,895 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 82,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,882 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 76,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 74,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,428 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,450 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,760 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,436 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 56,379 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 48,413 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,000 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 16 Mar 2009 36,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,907 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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LK05 THX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

LK05 THX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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