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GN55 YWS

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,829 mi
Last recorded125,829 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 YWS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,829 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 125,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 122,560 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,961 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,400 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,800 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 105,276 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear registration plates are pressed metal

rear exhaust silencer clamps fractured

Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,327 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,396 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,408 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,279 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,891 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,597 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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GN55 YWS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GN55 YWS, 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

How do I check the history of GN55 YWS?

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What year was GN55 YWS registered?

GN55 YWS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is GN55 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 YWS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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