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DN55 DJY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,145 mi
Last recorded86,145 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 DJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 86,145 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 86,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 85,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 85,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,088 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 81,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,711 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,555 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear rigid brake pipe (near rear flexi) corroding

Offside Rear xenon level sensor rod deteriorated but remains functional

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank brackets corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,517 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,460 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,460 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,657 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,520 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 54,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,693 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,623 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DN55 DJY 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 85%.

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 DN55 DJY, 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 DN55 DJY registered?

DN55 DJY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is DN55 DJY safe to buy?

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