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AK05 PXM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,929 mi
Last recorded95,929 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 91,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,295 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,369 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2018 80,172 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,922 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,990 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,802 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,190 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)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 33,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,809 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 23,592 miles

Damage to windscreen in excess of a dia. of 10mm just "outside zone A".

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,592 miles

Damage to windscreen in excess of a dia. of 10mm just "outside zone A".

Pass 1 May 2008 19,210 miles

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

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 PXM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

AK05 PXM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AK05 PXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 PXM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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