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RF05 KCA

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,234 mi
Last recorded58,234 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
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

RegistrationRF05 KCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,846 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 50,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 46,667 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,707 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,677 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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RF05 KCA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF05 KCA, 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 RF05 KCA registered?

RF05 KCA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is RF05 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 KCA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF05 KCA have outstanding finance?

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