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C10 DUD

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,230 mi
Last recorded129,230 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 DUD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 129,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 127,412 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 127,412 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 121,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 109,676 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,230 miles

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls worn

Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,598 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 107,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,169 miles

Rear Exhaust rear silencer clamps corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 107,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust rear silencer clamps corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,191 miles

exhaust rusty but solid

Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty but solid

Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,317 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 103,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,531 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,996 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,998 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,881 miles

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

child seat conversion fitted across rear unable to check adult seat belts

o/s/r tyre on legal limit.advise IMMEDIATE replacement

Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,881 miles

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

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

child seat conversion fitted across rear unable to check adult seat belts

o/s/r tyre on legal limit.advise IMMEDIATE replacement

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,697 miles

front discs poor

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

two baby seats fitted in rear seats unable to check fully.

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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C10 DUD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C10 DUD, 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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C10 DUD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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