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M3 KFN

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,039 mi
Last recorded102,039 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KFN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 102,039 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,407 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT STICKING INERTIA

REAR BRAKE PIPES NEAR N/S FLEXI SURFACE RUST

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES, VERY WORN

Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 93,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 90,471 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,894 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 84,547 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,856 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,616 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,593 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 44,383 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,548 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 32,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,051 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,511 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,722 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 KFN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KFN, 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 M3 KFN registered?

M3 KFN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is M3 KFN safe to buy?

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