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GK05 YSB

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 YSB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,142 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,924 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 85,533 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,473 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,543 miles

Front Lower Undertrays fitted preventing a proper inspection of steering and suspension components.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 77,300 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 77,266 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,529 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 73,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,900 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 70,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,441 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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GK05 YSB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK05 YSB, 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 GK05 YSB registered?

GK05 YSB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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