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MC05 YDK

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,980 mi
Last recorded91,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 90,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,859 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,675 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 87,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 87,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,958 miles

Play in offside rear suspension

Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in offside rear suspension

Pass 12 Dec 2015 82,185 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2014 72,268 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear brake pads 60/70% worn

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 62,990 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fluid leak from gear box bell housing area

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,177 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,133 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 39,210 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,426 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,353 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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MC05 YDK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MC05 YDK, 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 MC05 YDK registered?

MC05 YDK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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