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DE55 DGY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,145 mi
Last recorded127,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 DGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 127,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 124,160 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 123,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake effort only just met requirements

Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,986 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 121,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front brake disc backing plate deteriorated

n/s/front tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,341 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 95,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 May 2013 85,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear flange badly corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 85,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust rear flange badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,235 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 59,227 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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,631 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 43,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,442 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 30,442 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,122 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 23,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DE55 DGY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE55 DGY, 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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DE55 DGY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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