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RF05 KPX

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,173 mi
Last recorded104,173 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KPX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 104,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 104,148 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 102,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 100,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 98,371 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 95,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,671 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust fixings rusting away

Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,025 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 81,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Bracket broken (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,394 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,340 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,731 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 44,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,441 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside handbrake poor effiency

offside headlight has condensation inside

offside side repeater has condensation inside

Fail 15 Dec 2009 37,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside handbrake poor effiency

offside headlight has condensation inside

offside side repeater has condensation inside

Pass 3 Jan 2009 30,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,178 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 KPX 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 RF05 KPX, 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 RF05 KPX registered?

RF05 KPX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is RF05 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 KPX 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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