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RE05 YRU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,573 mi
Last recorded92,573 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,573 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 91,400 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,796 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing/broke

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,638 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,957 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,266 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside rear tyre tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear brake hose damaged

offside rear brake hose damaged

plastic body sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2011 52,525 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,301 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 10 Sep 2007 24,840 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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RE05 YRU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE05 YRU, 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 RE05 YRU registered?

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

Is RE05 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 YRU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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