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LR05 KZJ

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,679 mi
Last recorded110,679 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 KZJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 110,679 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 109,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 72,356 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,652 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 69,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,167 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,498 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,443 miles

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

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

Offside 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 21 Feb 2012 48,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,326 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LR05 KZJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LR05 KZJ, 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

How do I check the history of LR05 KZJ?

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What year was LR05 KZJ registered?

LR05 KZJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LR05 KZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 KZJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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