2005 BMW M33.2L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 103,157 miles recorded, this Black 2005 BMW M3 runs on Petrol with a 3246cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3246cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2005 BMW M3 (C19 KCY), we found 4 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to April 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 75% success rate (3 passes and 1 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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