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OV55 DFK

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 DFK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 112,175 miles

Central Rear oil weep differential

Offside Front drivers seat back rocks, but is secure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 111,224 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers seat back rocks, but is secure

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 109,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 105,743 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 105,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 72,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,531 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,162 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 64,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

TYRE SIZE 225/40-19 93Y MICHELIN

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box clamp excessively corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,548 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 50,208 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 50,193 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,835 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2010 46,835 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,069 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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OV55 DFK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OV55 DFK, 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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OV55 DFK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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