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SP05 KCA

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,839 mi
Last recorded105,839 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 KCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,839 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine light

Fail 7 Nov 2016 103,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine light

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,489 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,489 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,338 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/front inner tyre wall cut

Fail 18 Oct 2011 37,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/front inner tyre wall cut

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,055 miles

Offside front steering rack slight freeplay

Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,371 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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SP05 KCA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP05 KCA, 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 SP05 KCA registered?

SP05 KCA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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