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RF54 BMW

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,980 mi
Last recorded67,980 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,980 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,426 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,540 miles

HEADLAMP ADJUSTER ROD FAULTY

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,502 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,002 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 26,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,767 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 22,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,331 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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RF54 BMW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RF54 BMW, 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 RF54 BMW registered?

RF54 BMW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is RF54 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 BMW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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