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MT05 DNF

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,872 mi
Last recorded90,872 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DNF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,872 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,458 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,015 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated but still maintaining seal

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jul 2020 81,320 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2020 81,320 miles

Registration plate incorrect private plate removal (0.1 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,684 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,582 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,418 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low on effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,930 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,885 miles

front discs worn poor

front tyres worn edges

rear discs rusty

rear tyres on limit

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,629 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,901 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 60,841 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,378 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 48,926 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing outter edges

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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MT05 DNF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MT05 DNF, 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 MT05 DNF registered?

MT05 DNF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is MT05 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 DNF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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