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RE05 YUG

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,382 mi
Last recorded136,382 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 136,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted/oil leak/side sills fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 136,380 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted/oil leak/side sills fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,127 miles

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

Offside headlamp dust cap insecure

Offside headlamp flickers

petrol cap sealing ring badly perished/cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2017

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 19 W (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside headlamp dust cap insecure

Offside headlamp flickers

petrol cap sealing ring badly perished/cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2016 126,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over sub-frame to brake hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

engine under tray loose

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 17 Aug 2016 126,117 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads below required thickness (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer clamps corroded and cracked (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over sub-frame to brake hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine under tray loose

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear, replacement recommended very soon (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres 225/40/19 Rear tyres 255/35/19

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre on legal wear limit 255/35/19

Oil close to minimum mark on dipstick

Rear exhaust clamps broken but still adequately secure at time of test

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp is illuminated

Fail 10 Aug 2015 113,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear, replacement recommended very soon (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres 225/40/19 Rear tyres 255/35/19

Low washer fluid level lamp is illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre on legal wear limit 255/35/19

Oil close to minimum mark on dipstick

Rear exhaust clamps broken but still adequately secure at time of test

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp is illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,238 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded through completely. Failure imminent

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 100,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded through completely. Failure imminent

Headlamp dip beam leveling mechanism broken on offside front suspension arm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Red warning indicator on dash

Service overdue

Uneven wear on front yres

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,682 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s front yaw sensor bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre presure warning light on

Fail 2 Aug 2012 76,211 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,249 miles

Hand brake lever nearing end of travel.

Offside front ,nearside front and nearside rear tyres have damage to outer side walls.

Rear silencer exhaust clamps corroied and cracked but exhaust not leaking at this time.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 61,249 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hand brake lever nearing end of travel.

Offside front ,nearside front and nearside rear tyres have damage to outer side walls.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake discs very worn

inner flange on rear exhaust cracked

wipers smearing screen

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,903 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,070 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 YUG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YUG, 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 YUG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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