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AE05 YNV

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,298 mi
Last recorded72,298 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YNV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 72,298 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,784 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,557 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,355 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 71,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 70,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,304 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,939 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,966 miles

rear exhaust box clamps corroded away

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 50,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,323 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,480 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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AE05 YNV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE05 YNV, 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 AE05 YNV registered?

AE05 YNV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YNV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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