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BO55 DYK

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,099 mi
Last recorded106,099 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 DYK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 101,952 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 98,153 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 86,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,729 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 72,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,942 miles

diff leaking from propshaft seal

Fail 18 Jul 2014 65,940 miles

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

diff leaking from propshaft seal

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,192 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,271 miles

front disc slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,154 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Apr 2010 46,013 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 May 2009 40,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,315 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)

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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BO55 DYK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BO55 DYK, 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 BO55 DYK registered?

BO55 DYK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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