No, GF05 BYZ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for GF05 BYZ?

The MOT for GF05 BYZ is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 April 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of GF05 BYZ?

The recorded mileage for GF05 BYZ is 93,096 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is GF05 BYZ ULEZ compliant?

No, GF05 BYZ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · GF05 BYZ

GF05 BYZ

2005 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 93,096 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW M3
Year / Origin: 2005 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15/04/2019
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 93,096 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 15/04/2019

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 93,096 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2005
Engine: 3246cc

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GF05 BYZ Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2018
93,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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GF05 BYZ Mileage History

23/04/200821,917 mi
15/04/200928,203 mi+6,286 mi
05/06/201040,476 mi+12,273 mi
17/06/201149,483 mi+9,007 mi
31/05/201253,544 mi+4,061 mi
01/06/201253,544 mi
22/07/201358,607 mi+5,063 mi
27/03/201570,010 mi+11,403 mi
02/04/201677,588 mi+7,578 mi
28/06/201786,848 mi+9,260 mi
28/06/201786,848 mi
12/04/201893,090 mi+6,242 mi
16/04/201893,096 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 7,132 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

GF05 BYZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 02:20

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW M3 (GF05 BYZ) between April 2008 and April 2018.

The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 16 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.

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