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M3 YXL

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,228 mi
Last recorded70,228 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 70,121 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,571 miles

Nearside Front window tinted but not effecting drivers view of the road

Offside Front window tinted but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Mar 2021 67,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front window tinted but not effecting drivers view of the road

Offside Front window tinted but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,844 miles

Nearside reg bulb dim

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,955 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 64,937 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 56,396 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 51,792 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 49,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 48,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 YXL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M3 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

M3 YXL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is M3 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YXL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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