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D7 MUD

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,342 mi
Last recorded83,342 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 MUD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 83,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 82,525 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,374 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,087 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,686 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 80,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,487 miles

Exhaust rear clamp fractured.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One bolt missing from catalyst flange.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,268 miles

Bolt missing from catalyst flange.

Exhaust rear clamp fractured.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,978 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,378 miles

Bolt missing from catalyst flange.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear exhaust clamp fractured.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 63,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,058 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer clamp fractured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,241 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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,248 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,235 miles

chip in windscreen zone A

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

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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D7 MUD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D7 MUD, 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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D7 MUD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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