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D12 CSS

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 CSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 85,091 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,409 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,348 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,881 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 80,879 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,917 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,529 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,395 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 69,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,605 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

minor cuts in nsf+osf tyre sidewall

osr fuel tank under tray broken

Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,784 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

minor cuts in nsf+osf tyre sidewall

osr fuel tank under tray broken

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 14,989 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 14,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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D12 CSS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D12 CSS, 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 D12 CSS registered?

D12 CSS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is D12 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 CSS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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