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RA55 ACZ

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,511 mi
Last recorded97,511 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ACZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,511 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,314 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 69,947 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 69,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,570 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,480 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 53,785 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,891 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 52,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,205 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,788 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

off side front tyre outer tread wearing low

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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RA55 ACZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver 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 RA55 ACZ, 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

How do I check the history of RA55 ACZ?

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What year was RA55 ACZ registered?

RA55 ACZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is RA55 ACZ safe to buy?

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