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LR55 YDU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,286 mi
Last recorded75,286 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YDU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 75,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff has slight seepage

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,408 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,698 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2015 66,396 miles

both catalytic converters and centre exhaust silencer internally deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,355 miles

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

both catalytic converters and centre exhaust silencer internally deteriorated

brake warning lamp on

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,564 miles

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp showing

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 61,102 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 31 Dec 2012 55,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,974 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,573 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 27,573 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,610 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,396 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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LR55 YDU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LR55 YDU, 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 LR55 YDU registered?

LR55 YDU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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