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PX05 KNA

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 KNA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 106,071 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned lense loose (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both mainruns at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,445 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 100,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,809 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 93,809 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,396 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,763 miles

Both front wipers wearing.

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front wipers wearing.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,553 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2012 70,553 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 61,436 miles

n/s/f tyre less than 1.6mm outer edge

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/f tyre wall worn

rear plate loose

screen stone chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 61,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

Fail 11 May 2009 61,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

Pass 13 May 2008 41,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

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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PX05 KNA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX05 KNA, 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 PX05 KNA registered?

PX05 KNA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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