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M3 XYR

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,021 mi
Last recorded71,021 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 71,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,331 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 49,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,127 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,583 miles

There is evidence that the rear of the vehicle has suffered impact damage in the past and has been repaired

Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

There is evidence that the rear of the vehicle has suffered impact damage in the past and has been repaired

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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M3 XYR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M3 XYR, 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 M3 XYR registered?

M3 XYR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is M3 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XYR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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