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BM55 DUB

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,054 mi
Last recorded88,054 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM55 DUB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,178 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 75,177 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,103 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,794 miles

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)

brake fluid low (warning light on)

oil leak from diff

washer fluid low (warning light on)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,538 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 58,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil springs lower coils snapped off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,285 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,755 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,482 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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BM55 DUB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BM55 DUB, 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.

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What year was BM55 DUB registered?

BM55 DUB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is BM55 DUB safe to buy?

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