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GY05 XVJ

2005 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,217 mi
Last recorded67,217 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,217 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,802 miles

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

OSR lower arm inner bush housing slightly damaged+

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,794 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nearside rear and both front jacking pads missing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,035 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2008 51,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,569 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 XVJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Orange with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

GY05 XVJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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