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AY55 KHD

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,707 mi
Last recorded61,707 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KHD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 61,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 58,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 53,515 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 53,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISCS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

Front tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,044 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 17 Nov 2016 46,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 44,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,282 miles

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

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

brake pipes in general-very slight surface corrosion on pipes,not excess,no leaks etc(some pipes not viewable).

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,028 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,662 miles

Nearside and offfside rear tyres wearing low from inner edges.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 32,644 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear and nearside front tyres wearing from inner edges.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,727 miles

Wettness around rear differential

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,624 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing from inner edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing from inner and outer egdes.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 23,624 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear jacking block missing.

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing from inner edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing from inner and outer egdes.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,585 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep eniugh to reach the cords

offside front tyre slightly wearing from inner and outer edges

offside rear shock absorber top mount slightly deteriated

offside rear side light has condensation and couple of LED'S not working

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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AY55 KHD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY55 KHD, 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 AY55 KHD registered?

AY55 KHD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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