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RY55 KBK

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,715 mi
Last recorded91,715 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KBK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 90,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 87,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 79,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,968 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,942 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 3 Apr 2013 71,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,968 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)

exhaust backbox brackets corroded and split

low tone horn inop.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,798 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,911 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,558 miles

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

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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RY55 KBK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY55 KBK, 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 RY55 KBK registered?

RY55 KBK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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