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DY55 HXS

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HXS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,989 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer egdes

front tyres at 4mm

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,740 miles

n/s/f tyre low/worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 2-2.5mm

o/s/f tyre low/worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2-2.5mm

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,996 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 63,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,833 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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DY55 HXS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY55 HXS, 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 DY55 HXS registered?

DY55 HXS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is DY55 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 HXS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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