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KL05 YJN

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,892 mi
Last recorded38,892 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 YJN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 38,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 37,930 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,856 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 37,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 36,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 35,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 35,345 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,246 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,238 miles

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

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

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 26 Feb 2011 24,817 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,785 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 20,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 18,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,783 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 15,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KL05 YJN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KL05 YJN, 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

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What year was KL05 YJN registered?

KL05 YJN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KL05 YJN safe to buy?

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