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M33 KRL

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,645 mi
Last recorded100,645 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 KRL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 100,645 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 97,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear differential leak (output shaft seals)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 97,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear differential leak (output shaft seals)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,270 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2014 88,901 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 88,899 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

numerous warning lamps illuminated in amber.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,503 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 69,253 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to rside rim protector

o/s/r tyre has damge to sidewall rim protector

tyre pressure monitoring system light malfunction

washer fluid warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,664 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,664 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,456 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,404 miles

Nearside Front 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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M33 KRL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M33 KRL, 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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M33 KRL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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