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NK55 TZA

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,204 mi
Last recorded96,204 miles
Recorded on11 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 TZA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2025 96,204 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 93,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2023 92,578 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,759 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,456 miles

rear differential has slight leak

Pass 8 Apr 2018 89,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 87,110 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,444 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,620 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 35,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,731 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 31,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,537 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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NK55 TZA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NK55 TZA, 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 NK55 TZA registered?

NK55 TZA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is NK55 TZA safe to buy?

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