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DY55 NXU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,027 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 117,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken at o/s front (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 117,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,719 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 107,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,810 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 101,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

cracks in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

small cracks in front screen top & bottom.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,936 miles

cut in offside front tyre

front tyres close to legal limits

small crack in nearside front windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,185 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,647 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 NXU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXU, 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 DY55 NXU registered?

DY55 NXU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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