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M3 LSK

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,253 mi
Last recorded55,253 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 55,253 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 55,166 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 55,102 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,057 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,673 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 54,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 54,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 53,446 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 47,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,756 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,787 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,787 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,516 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 40,516 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,597 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,629 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 22,626 miles

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

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

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 LSK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 M3 LSK, 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 LSK registered?

M3 LSK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is M3 LSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 LSK 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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