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NK05 WHR

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,829 mi
Last recorded48,829 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 WHR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 45,923 miles

windscreen small chip

Pass 9 Mar 2023 44,388 miles

diff bushes worn

Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,339 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 41,517 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 40,444 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 39,974 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,361 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,185 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 35,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,039 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 25,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NK05 WHR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NK05 WHR, 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 NK05 WHR registered?

NK05 WHR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NK05 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 WHR shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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