2005 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · RY55 KBK
2005 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 91,715 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3246cc
RY55 KBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 91,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RY55 KBK Mileage History
- 04/10/202184,785 mi
- 17/10/202287,565 mi+2,780 mi
- 19/10/202389,107 mi+1,542 mi
- 11/10/202490,279 mi+1,172 mi
- 16/10/202591,715 mi+1,436 mi
Average of roughly 1,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY55 KBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW M3 (RY55 KBK) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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