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SF05 YNY

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YNY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 87,507 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2026 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle stabiliser brace corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 87,420 miles

Rear Stabilizer brace is corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 87,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Flexi brake hose incorrectly routed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle brace corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,969 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,823 miles

CENTER EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,699 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential support brace corroded

Traction control warning light indicates either a fault with system or system currently switched off

Fail 5 Aug 2019 86,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential support brace corroded

Traction control warning light indicates either a fault with system or system currently switched off

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,122 miles

Hill assist warning light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Traction control warning light indicates either a fault with system or system currently turned off

Fail 30 Aug 2018 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hill assist warning light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Traction control warning light indicates either a fault with system or system currently turned off

Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,594 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 82,594 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 71,690 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2014 71,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,778 miles

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

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

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 13 Jul 2013 63,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 11 May 2012 55,027 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 54,984 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from the diff

Pass 13 May 2011 50,580 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 50,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

FRONT DISCS WORN

REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,113 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,495 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 44,495 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

both front track rods

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,327 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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SF05 YNY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SF05 YNY, 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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SF05 YNY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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