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MM05 YMS

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,900 mi
Last recorded74,900 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YMS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,900 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2019 65,739 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 63,113 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 63,113 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 29,874 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,874 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,003 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,905 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 15,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,632 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 9,632 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both front tyres sidewalls damaged

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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MM05 YMS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MM05 YMS, 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 MM05 YMS registered?

MM05 YMS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is MM05 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 YMS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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