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AE05 YWD

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 85,771 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,626 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,132 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 57,132 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged and wheel rim

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,341 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,341 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,226 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 44,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,489 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 YWD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE05 YWD, 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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What year was AE05 YWD registered?

AE05 YWD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AE05 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YWD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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