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AY05 LUF

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,990 mi
Last recorded61,990 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LUF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 61,990 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 61,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,457 miles

Rear Differential Seal leak

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 60,143 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,739 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 58,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 58,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 57,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

slight play in l.h track rod

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,628 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,927 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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AY05 LUF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue 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 AY05 LUF, 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 AY05 LUF registered?

AY05 LUF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AY05 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LUF 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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