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M3 YVY

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,718 mi
Last recorded11,718 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 11,718 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 11,454 miles

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

all tyres cracking close to ply and cords

Fail 16 Aug 2021 11,454 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all tyres cracking close to ply and cords

Pass 1 Feb 2020 10,776 miles

both front tyre/s are perished

both rear tyre/s are slightly perished/ tread starting to get low

Pass 19 Mar 2018 9,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 9,653 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 9,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 9,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 8,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 7,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 3,378 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 YVY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

M3 YVY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is M3 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YVY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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