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RY05 YXO

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,156 mi
Last recorded66,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 YXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 54,537 miles

front tyres starting to get low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,594 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,797 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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RY05 YXO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY05 YXO, 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 RY05 YXO registered?

RY05 YXO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is RY05 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 YXO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY05 YXO have outstanding finance?

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