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DV55 UNU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,043 mi
Last recorded74,043 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 UNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 74,043 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 74,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 72,863 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,783 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicators in tread centre.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,827 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,991 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,991 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,937 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 60,604 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

traction control light on

Pass 27 May 2011 57,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,183 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 48,183 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,895 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 UNU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UNU, 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 DV55 UNU registered?

DV55 UNU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is DV55 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 UNU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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