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BG55 VYA

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,760 mi
Last recorded64,760 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 May 2024 64,760 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brakes have corrosion on discs

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight bind from brakes

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 64,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,982 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,471 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,682 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 47,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,793 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,500 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 16,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 9,789 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,839 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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BG55 VYA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG55 VYA, 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 BG55 VYA registered?

BG55 VYA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BG55 VYA safe to buy?

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