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HK05 YRX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,363 mi
Last recorded18,363 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 18,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 18,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 18,209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 18,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 18,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 18,175 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring components on underside of car

Fail 8 Apr 2016 17,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring components on underside of car

Pass 8 Mar 2014 17,300 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,018 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,871 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,379 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,834 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,142 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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HK05 YRX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK05 YRX, 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 HK05 YRX?

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What year was HK05 YRX registered?

HK05 YRX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is HK05 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 YRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK05 YRX have outstanding finance?

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