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LS54 HDH

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,192 mi
Last recorded103,192 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 HDH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,192 miles

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

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

undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2024 102,522 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 102,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 102,113 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,943 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 101,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 90,312 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,895 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2018 89,895 miles

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,961 miles

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

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

engine/under/sill covers.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 83,408 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,504 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded on joints

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,806 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 52,636 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,051 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,651 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 31,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 29,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,714 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,692 miles

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

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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LS54 HDH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LS54 HDH, 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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LS54 HDH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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