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DK05 YRZ

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YRZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 94,616 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 90,891 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 90,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,223 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 86,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,621 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2009 49,621 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,586 miles

slight surface rust on both rear discs

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 38,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,980 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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DK05 YRZ 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 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK05 YRZ, 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 DK05 YRZ registered?

DK05 YRZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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