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M321 KAP

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 KAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 83,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 78,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,019 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

offside front indicator lens cracked and loose

Fail 28 Apr 2018 62,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

items removed from driver's view of the road prior to test

offside front indicator lens cracked and loose

offside front tyre worn down to the legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,099 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 53,099 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 47,094 miles

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside front wing damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2015 47,056 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted to both sides

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,121 miles

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

off side front tyre cracked but no cords showing

Fail 25 Apr 2012 24,121 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

off side front tyre cracked but no cords showing

Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,809 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,075 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 21,069 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 17,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 17,828 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 17,822 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,822 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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M321 KAP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M321 KAP, 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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M321 KAP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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