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M3 HKV

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,834 mi
Last recorded138,834 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HKV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 138,834 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 138,311 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 137,828 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 137,824 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 137,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 135,626 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 134,203 miles

Front Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2021 134,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2019 128,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 128,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,100 miles

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

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 Jul 2017 117,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 110,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,773 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 89,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers slightly smeering screen at bottom

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear box clamp split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,386 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,141 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 40,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,104 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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M3 HKV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M3 HKV, 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 M3 HKV registered?

M3 HKV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is M3 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HKV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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