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MDV 547

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,424 mi
Last recorded85,424 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDV 547
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 85,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,365 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,700 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet latch seized

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,915 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 12 Mar 2021 81,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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 13 Mar 2020 81,405 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 80,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,233 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim/bulb poor.

Rear Both rear main brake pipes slight corrosion.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,335 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,541 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT BINDING N/S/F BRAKE

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,915 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 68,784 miles

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

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

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,785 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 13 Aug 2010 60,469 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 13 Aug 2010 60,469 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs lipped

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,272 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 53,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 43,751 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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MDV 547 is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MDV 547, 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 MDV 547 registered?

MDV 547 is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is MDV 547 safe to buy?

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