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AK05 SKN

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 128,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 124,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,249 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 108,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,364 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,359 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 May 2012 73,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,681 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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AK05 SKN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SKN, 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 AK05 SKN registered?

AK05 SKN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 SKN safe to buy?

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