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LR05 YMX

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,283 mi
Last recorded157,283 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 157,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 96y michelin pilot sport (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

rear diff oily

Fail 1 Sep 2025 157,277 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 96y michelin pilot sport (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

rear diff oily

Pass 7 Sep 2024 155,961 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 155,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 93y xl michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 154,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished/cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 151,446 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap sealing device perished/cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2021 148,569 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 143,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 138,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box clamp rusting away, will blow soon

Fail 24 Aug 2019 138,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box clamp rusting away, will blow soon

Pass 25 Aug 2018 131,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 123,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 116,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 105,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 95,989 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 82,994 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,070 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,333 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 30,333 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 20,396 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge tyre wall damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2008 20,396 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge tyre wall damaged

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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LR05 YMX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LR05 YMX, 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 LR05 YMX registered?

LR05 YMX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is LR05 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 YMX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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