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M33 KUX

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,380 mi
Last recorded61,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 KUX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 61,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 61,291 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 61,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 61,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 60,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,669 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 58,718 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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,857 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERCOVERS FITTED.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 49,857 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERCOVERS FITTED.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 49,651 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded not leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2016 49,606 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 46,980 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 46,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,270 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,700 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2011 39,319 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,043 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 4 Aug 2009 29,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,433 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,851 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 11,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KUX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M33 KUX, 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 M33 KUX registered?

M33 KUX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is M33 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 KUX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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