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NY05 MYN

2005 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 MYN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2023 87,815 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 79,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,910 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 69,910 miles

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

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

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 18 Sep 2012 68,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,777 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 60,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,444 miles

slight surface corrosion on brake discs with standing

Pass 7 May 2010 45,515 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

protective plastic undershields fitted limiting inspection

Fail 5 May 2010 45,397 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

protective plastic undershields fitted limiting inspection

Pass 11 May 2009 38,105 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 37,971 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,301 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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NY05 MYN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NY05 MYN, 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 NY05 MYN registered?

NY05 MYN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is NY05 MYN safe to buy?

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