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BD05 YSE

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,922 mi
Last recorded75,922 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YSE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 75,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,906 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,531 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 47,242 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,374 miles

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge front and rear brake discs badly corroded and worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,905 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 40,401 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,288 miles

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

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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BD05 YSE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BD05 YSE, 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 BD05 YSE registered?

BD05 YSE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is BD05 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 YSE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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