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SP05 XKE

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,510 mi
Last recorded106,510 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 XKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,510 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 106,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/30/19 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 102,336 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,973 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 100,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension clip broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 96,245 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,089 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 88,395 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,139 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 83,646 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,071 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 80,071 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,768 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,457 miles

Both front tyres perished

Offside rear light unit cracked

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear disks corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 72,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box to centre box (7.1.1)

Both front tyres perished

Offside rear light unit cracked

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear disks corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,132 miles

All brake disks corroded and pitted

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear light unit cracked

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,122 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

All brake disks corroded and pitted

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear light unit cracked

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,737 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,737 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,384 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,724 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 XKE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

SP05 XKE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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