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RE05 YUB

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,336 mi
Last recorded110,336 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 110,336 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,938 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 102,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 225/35r19 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on dash

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,963 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,092 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Brake wear indicator light on.

steering rack joints have slight play.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,935 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 68,935 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,265 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,494 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,169 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 37,155 miles

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

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 33,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,339 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 YUB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RE05 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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