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RE05 YZH

2005 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,558 mi
Last recorded127,558 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YZH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 127,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 122,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertay /sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,914 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 102,913 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,897 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,897 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,896 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,393 miles

2 small stonechip in nearside front screen

Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,391 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

2 small stonechip in nearside front screen

rear numberplate deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2010 41,349 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 32,294 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,758 miles

small stone chips in front screen

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 YZH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

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

Is RE05 YZH safe to buy?

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