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D20 MSC

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,672 mi
Last recorded56,672 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 MSC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 56,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,463 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 52,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,778 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 45,956 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,793 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 44,793 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 40,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,208 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

stone chip in windscreen greater than 10mm in zone 'A' but not obstructing view to the front

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,647 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,610 miles

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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D20 MSC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D20 MSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D20 MSC registered?

D20 MSC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is D20 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 MSC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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