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M30 YEY

2005 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,076 mi
Last recorded64,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 YEY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,076 miles

cuts in n/s front tyre wall.cords not showing

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

cuts in n/s front tyre wall.cords not showing

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2014 56,271 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 51,774 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 49,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,770 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,977 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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M30 YEY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M30 YEY, 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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M30 YEY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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