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DX55 NTF

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,646 mi
Last recorded62,646 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 NTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,646 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases service joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake eff low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer service clamp missing other clamp corroded. system secure and not leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,739 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,863 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust service joint clamps corroded / fractured

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,019 miles

exhaust rear service joint collar split

rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,463 miles

Offside Front tempory repair done to headlamp levelling device

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 57,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,110 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 53,108 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,846 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 7 Sep 2012 10,825 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,961 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,974 miles

front tyres bald on edges

full undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front tyres bald on edges

full undertrays fitted

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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DX55 NTF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DX55 NTF, 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 DX55 NTF registered?

DX55 NTF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DX55 NTF safe to buy?

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