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900 DDM

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,420 mi
Last recorded81,420 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 DDM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,420 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,023 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,133 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,793 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Note; Both rear tyres worn to inner edges plus o/s/tyre has puncture.

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,211 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,121 miles

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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900 DDM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 900 DDM, 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 900 DDM registered?

900 DDM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is 900 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 900 DDM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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