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DA55 BGF

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,674 mi
Last recorded81,674 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 BGF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 81,674 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,103 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 79,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 75,878 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 75,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 74,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 68,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 65,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 65,330 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,439 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,394 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 58,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,736 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,093 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 49,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,052 miles

Nearside rear,outer exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,058 miles

Play within offside of steering rack.

corrosion on power steering pipes.

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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DA55 BGF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA55 BGF, 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 DA55 BGF registered?

DA55 BGF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is DA55 BGF safe to buy?

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