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RK55 CWU

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,064 mi
Last recorded109,064 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 CWU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 109,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 104,850 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 101,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 101,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 2 Mar 2023 94,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 10 Mar 2022 89,821 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,091 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 87,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 77,551 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 62,545 miles

front tyres heavily worn on edges

rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,435 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,102 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,462 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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RK55 CWU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RK55 CWU, 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 RK55 CWU registered?

RK55 CWU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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