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H8 DYP

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,037 mi
Last recorded85,037 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 DYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 85,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,677 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 84,521 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 84,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,945 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,175 miles

Nearside parking brake only just met limit

Fail 9 Oct 2015 79,175 miles

Nearside parking brake only just met limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,586 miles

slight corrosion on both main brake pipes

Fail 26 Jun 2015 78,586 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine missfiring badly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,041 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light stays on

Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,041 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light stays on

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,452 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 76,452 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,806 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 61,263 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 55,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,283 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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H8 DYP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H8 DYP, 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 H8 DYP registered?

H8 DYP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is H8 DYP safe to buy?

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