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M3 YBM

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,916 mi
Last recorded127,916 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 127,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 127,472 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,616 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 126,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

propshaft to rear differential coupling weeping grease

Fail 29 Oct 2019 123,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

propshaft to rear differential coupling weeping grease

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside non-obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at nearside rear brake hose area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,939 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2016 98,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,483 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,066 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 4 Nov 2011 49,062 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,098 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,610 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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M3 YBM 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 82.6%.

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 M3 YBM, 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 M3 YBM registered?

M3 YBM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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