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LX54 HZH

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,699 mi
Last recorded104,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 HZH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,426cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,682 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Wing repeater close to limit of discolouration (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue near level sensor and lower dip stick tube on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,548 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 97,548 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,872 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,204 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,738 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,232 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 76,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,419 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,282 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 57,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,677 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 46,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,924 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 37,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,841 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 29,841 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 3 Jan 2008 22,443 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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LX54 HZH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LX54 HZH, 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 LX54 HZH registered?

LX54 HZH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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