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GF05 YTT

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,277 mi
Last recorded119,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 YTT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 119,277 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 117,254 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,588 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,588 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,337 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 113,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 112,684 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,904 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 109,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,424 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 97,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 88,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,491 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 74,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,504 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,502 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,950 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges 225/40/zr19

offside front tyre wearing low on edges 225/40/zr19

Pass 19 May 2009 42,535 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 42,421 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,130 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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GF05 YTT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF05 YTT, 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 GF05 YTT registered?

GF05 YTT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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