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RX05 YYZ

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,120 mi
Last recorded104,120 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YYZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,780 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,465 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,525 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 78,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,459 miles

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2011 77,446 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2010 70,078 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 May 2009 61,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 50,942 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2008 50,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 YYZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX05 YYZ registered?

RX05 YYZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is RX05 YYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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