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DB05 BOY

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,509 mi
Last recorded33,509 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 BOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 33,509 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,340 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,174 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,401 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,868 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,907 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,273 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 17,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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DB05 BOY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DB05 BOY, 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 DB05 BOY registered?

DB05 BOY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is DB05 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB05 BOY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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