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MW54 URX

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,261 mi
Last recorded101,261 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 URX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,261 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 100,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 98,133 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 96,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 95,808 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,478 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,057 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,567 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,557 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 80,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre waring on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 65,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,576 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 56,576 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,468 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 30,569 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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MW54 URX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW54 URX, 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 MW54 URX registered?

MW54 URX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is MW54 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW54 URX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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