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AD05 YFG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,710 mi
Last recorded71,710 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 71,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 69,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 69,752 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,651 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 69,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,869 miles

Rear Exhaust box joining clamps very corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,631 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,221 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,419 miles

exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 21 May 2012 52,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,523 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 48,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,837 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,799 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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AD05 YFG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AD05 YFG, 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 AD05 YFG registered?

AD05 YFG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AD05 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 YFG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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