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HY05 GUU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 GUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 133,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes + o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 133,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes + o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 105,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers & trays

Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers & trays

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,240 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Small stone chip in windscreen

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2019 79,240 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Small stone chip in windscreen

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,836 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,855 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,388 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Small stone chips in windscreen

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension top mounts perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,556 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,272 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,546 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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HY05 GUU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HY05 GUU, 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 HY05 GUU registered?

HY05 GUU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 GUU safe to buy?

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