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YC55 WJM

2005 BMW 3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,581 mi
Last recorded154,581 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 389,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 WJM
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 154,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 149,236 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 149,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to reinforcements (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to reinforcements (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 131,977 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 109,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,207 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,892 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,128 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,558 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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YC55 WJM is a 2005 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 89,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC55 WJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC55 WJM registered?

YC55 WJM is a 2005 BMW 3, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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