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MV05 DDZ

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,890 mi
Last recorded132,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 132,890 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,281 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 122,112 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 118,500 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 118,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 117,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 117,010 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 117,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,316 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 88,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,557 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,137 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 56,858 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,782 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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MV05 DDZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 MV05 DDZ, 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 MV05 DDZ registered?

MV05 DDZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MV05 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 DDZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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