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GY05 EPO

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,817 mi
Last recorded91,817 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 91,817 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Corrosion underside

Pass 19 Dec 2024 90,153 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 90,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,120 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 84,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps crooked and defective

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,112 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,018 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,097 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,856 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,795 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,783 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,490 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,642 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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GY05 EPO 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 90.5%.

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 GY05 EPO, 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 GY05 EPO registered?

GY05 EPO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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