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RX05 YDN

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,776 mi
Last recorded59,776 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 59,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 59,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From differential flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 59,440 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements Nearside and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive From differential flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,043 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Nearside an offside glass slightly defective (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,171 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 56,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,060 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 48,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 42,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 42,762 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 36,679 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,040 miles

Both front tyres on wear bars

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres on wear bars

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,293 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 20,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,547 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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RX05 YDN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX05 YDN, 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 RX05 YDN registered?

RX05 YDN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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