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AK05 KGY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,675 mi
Last recorded77,675 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 76,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 75,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 74,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 73,929 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 71,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,121 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 61,115 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,334 miles

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

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

Petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,282 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 59,282 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,738 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,652 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 50,652 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,921 miles

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

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

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,115 miles

rear exhaust clamp braken

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,808 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 26,802 miles

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

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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AK05 KGY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK05 KGY, 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 AK05 KGY registered?

AK05 KGY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AK05 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 KGY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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