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GL55 YCC

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,163 mi
Last recorded112,163 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 YCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 112,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 110,862 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2024 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 107,575 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 107,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 105,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,558 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 102,708 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,946 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 93,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut across tread pattern not deep enough to expose cord

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 85,948 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,319 miles

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

all tyres on 2-3mm

rear discs lipped

rear pads 2mm

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,750 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,263 miles

washers intermittent opperation-poss frozen

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,426 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 51,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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GL55 YCC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GL55 YCC, 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 GL55 YCC registered?

GL55 YCC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GL55 YCC safe to buy?

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