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RE05 YTH

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,587 mi
Last recorded18,587 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YTH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 18,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 16,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 16,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 16,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting testers full view of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2019 16,506 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 16,502 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 16,501 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 16,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,420 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,302 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 19 May 2015 14,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,156 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2011 12,156 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 12,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cuts on offside front tyre but not to cords

nail in offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 8,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,748 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 YTH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver 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 RE05 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

RE05 YTH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RE05 YTH safe to buy?

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