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LL55 YFF

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,017 mi
Last recorded102,017 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 YFF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 98,809 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

all brake disc have surface rust

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 96,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 96,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,470 miles

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

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

Offside rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,850 miles

engine trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,593 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 67,653 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,825 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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LL55 YFF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LL55 YFF, 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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LL55 YFF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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