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10 DPW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,501 mi
Last recorded35,501 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 DPW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 35,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 35,419 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 34,656 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 34,653 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 34,486 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 34,353 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing out of shape on inner edeges

Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 33,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 32,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,228 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,537 miles

both front brake disc,s pitted on inner faces

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,697 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,677 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,781 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,903 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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10 DPW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 DPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 10 DPW registered?

10 DPW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is 10 DPW safe to buy?

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