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AU55 RKO

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,112 mi
Last recorded97,112 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RKO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 97,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,563 miles

Cut On Side Wall Of N/S/Front Tyre Not Showing Cords

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,458 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 65,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,309 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 48,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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AU55 RKO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU55 RKO, 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 AU55 RKO registered?

AU55 RKO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is AU55 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 RKO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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