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AK05 YNS

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YNS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 73,298 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,396 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 72,396 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,771 miles

General corrosion underside

Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,619 miles

General corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,796 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,401 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,273 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,514 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 33,514 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 32,396 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,627 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,118 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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AK05 YNS 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 89.5%.

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 AK05 YNS, 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 AK05 YNS registered?

AK05 YNS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is AK05 YNS safe to buy?

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