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M27 RKT

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,648 mi
Last recorded83,648 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 RKT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 83,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,898 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 77,253 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,423 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,512 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 72,882 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 70,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 66,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 57,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,882 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,772 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,884 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,059 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 48,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,257 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 42,257 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 May 2009 39,535 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 35,242 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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M27 RKT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M27 RKT, 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 M27 RKT registered?

M27 RKT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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The MOT history for M27 RKT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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