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DX05 WRV

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,563 mi
Last recorded96,563 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 WRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,563 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 96,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,264 miles

Nearside Front brake flex not clipped in position

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank cap seal perished

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,386 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 81,372 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 80,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,296 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 53,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,283 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,131 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 33,131 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 20,793 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 16,106 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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DX05 WRV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DX05 WRV, 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 DX05 WRV registered?

DX05 WRV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is DX05 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 WRV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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