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RE05 YLO

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,315 mi
Last recorded98,315 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YLO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 98,315 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 98,254 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 97,246 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 93,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,018 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 91,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached inner (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,988 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,665 miles

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

rear differential leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2017 82,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,595 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 71,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,415 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 64,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,623 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 61,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 24 Aug 2011 57,296 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,123 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,282 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 43,421 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2009 43,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,355 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 30,354 miles

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

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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RE05 YLO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 RE05 YLO, 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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RE05 YLO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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