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RY55 KCG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,592 mi
Last recorded87,592 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KCG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 87,592 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 87,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 84,228 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 83,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,952 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,268 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,383 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 53,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,690 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,005 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

offside front tyre starting to get low on tread on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,731 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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RY55 KCG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KCG, 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 RY55 KCG registered?

RY55 KCG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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