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AV05 PKU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,174 mi
Last recorded59,174 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 PKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,174 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,955 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,227 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,227 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2016 45,219 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,755 miles

near side wiper blade split ends

off side wiper blade split ends

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,805 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,314 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,073 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,233 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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AV05 PKU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV05 PKU, 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

How do I check the history of AV05 PKU?

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What year was AV05 PKU registered?

AV05 PKU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AV05 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 PKU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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