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DN05 XRS

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,747 mi
Last recorded61,747 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XRS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 61,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 60,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 57,122 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2020 57,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s o/s rear top outer hub ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s o/s front brake flexy brake hose cracking/splitting but not excessive

Fail 28 Jun 2018 49,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s o/s rear top outer hub ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s o/s front brake flexy brake hose cracking/splitting but not excessive

Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,560 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s rear z-arm bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear outer clamp split/corroded but secure

slight play n/s o/s rear suspension top outer hub ball joints

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,091 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,091 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,088 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,597 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 5 Jun 2009 11,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tryes low on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2008 11,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tryes low on inner edges

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 XRS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver 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 DN05 XRS, 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 DN05 XRS registered?

DN05 XRS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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