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LY05 LJF

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,709 mi
Last recorded91,709 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 LJF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 91,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 91,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,609 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 84,002 miles

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

Front prop coupling worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 84,002 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front prop coupling worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald outter edge

center prob shaft rubber ring cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 72,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,233 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,886 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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LY05 LJF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LY05 LJF, 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 LY05 LJF registered?

LY05 LJF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is LY05 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 LJF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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