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BP05 RYR

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,206 mi
Last recorded88,206 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 RYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 88,206 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 88,206 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 87,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,699 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,754 miles

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

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 73,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 70,550 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 68,455 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 66,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 63,238 miles

rear exhaust joint broken

Pass 10 May 2014 56,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 51,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 36,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 26,554 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 26,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 21,760 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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BP05 RYR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP05 RYR, 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 BP05 RYR registered?

BP05 RYR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is BP05 RYR safe to buy?

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