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AK05 DDA

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,046 mi
Last recorded130,046 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DDA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 130,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 127,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 122,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 117,437 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,655 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,793 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,179 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,351 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre warning lamp on dash illuminated.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 50,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,676 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

Rear differential has slight oil leak.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,618 miles

noise from nearside rear wheel nothing found.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,393 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,339 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,331 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,512 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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AK05 DDA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue 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 AK05 DDA, 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 AK05 DDA registered?

AK05 DDA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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