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DV55 RAX

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,261 mi
Last recorded50,261 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 RAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,261 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 49,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 48,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 48,089 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 47,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 46,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation in lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Some LED bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Some LED bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 17 Nov 2017 41,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% rear led lights not working x 3 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on inner and outer edges 255/40x18 ZR (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,542 miles

Nearside rear side light has some LED bulbs out

Rear tyre valves cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,831 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,074 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 36,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2013 33,308 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,847 miles

Offside front tyre going bald on outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,658 miles

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,348 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,888 miles

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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DV55 RAX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DV55 RAX, 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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DV55 RAX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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