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DN05 LWU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,355 mi
Last recorded96,355 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LWU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 96,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 95,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 94,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 93,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,088 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,755 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,056 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 86,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 78,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,479 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,476 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 61,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 60,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 53,803 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 32,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2009 32,162 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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DN05 LWU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 DN05 LWU, 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 DN05 LWU registered?

DN05 LWU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is DN05 LWU safe to buy?

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