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R44 YLN

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,142 mi
Last recorded121,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 YLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 121,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 120,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 119,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 117,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 116,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 116,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 116,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,285 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust loose

tpms light on

Fail 16 Oct 2019 110,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust loose

tpms light on

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,104 miles

n/s/f suspesion balljoint worn to acc limti

Fail 4 Jul 2017 97,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f suspesion balljoint worn to acc limti

Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,016 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 91,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,034 miles

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 29 Mar 2011 54,820 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,982 miles

rear exh clamp split.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,990 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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R44 YLN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R44 YLN, 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 R44 YLN registered?

R44 YLN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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