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D3 YTN

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,256 mi
Last recorded57,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 YTN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 57,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 56,275 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 54,393 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 53,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,162 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,541 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,513 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 42,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 31,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

side cover sills fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

side cover sills fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,871 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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D3 YTN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D3 YTN, 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 D3 YTN registered?

D3 YTN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is D3 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 YTN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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