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GY05 PBX

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,377 mi
Last recorded131,377 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 127,596 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 123,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak Rear differential

Fail 8 Aug 2019 123,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak Rear differential

Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 118,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,447 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,722 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tester cant see bottom of rear springs

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,911 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,444 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 40,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,637 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 PBX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY05 PBX, 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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GY05 PBX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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