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LB54 XDT

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,019 mi
Last recorded55,019 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 XDT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 55,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 54,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,240 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 52,159 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged LEVEL SENSOR DAMAGED (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 47,117 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 43,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) trackrod end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 41,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicatr lense broken but secure

Nearside Front wing mirror broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside body panel loose

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

Offside Front wing mirror loose but secure need teitning

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear no plate is crack but secure

Fail 29 Jan 2019 41,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicatr lense broken but secure

Nearside Front wing mirror broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside body panel loose

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

Offside Front wing mirror loose but secure need teitning

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear no plate is crack but secure

Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,288 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 39,285 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,908 miles

Offside Front wheel arch insecure

both front tyres badly scuffed

Fail 30 Jan 2017 36,908 miles

Offside Front wheel arch insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres badly scuffed

Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,403 miles

all4 tyres scuffed

Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise all tyres /tyre wall damage

info lamp on

Fail 26 Jan 2015 31,432 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise all tyres /tyre wall damage

info lamp on

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 25,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,388 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 11,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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LB54 XDT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LB54 XDT, 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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LB54 XDT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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