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RK05 UUP

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,470 mi
Last recorded80,470 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UUP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,606 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,346 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,105 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

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)

REAR IMBALANCE 24%

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,463 miles

Advise both front tyres are wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,130 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 46,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,860 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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RK05 UUP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RK05 UUP, 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

How do I check the history of RK05 UUP?

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What year was RK05 UUP registered?

RK05 UUP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is RK05 UUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 UUP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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