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RH53 RKS

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,052 mi
Last recorded130,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH53 RKS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 130,052 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2023 127,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack area ()

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2022 122,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap rubber perishing but still sealing

Fail 19 Apr 2022 122,436 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap rubber perishing but still sealing

Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,343 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 118,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 115,750 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 111,670 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 111,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 107,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2015 103,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2014

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,985 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 79,163 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 73,384 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2009 68,138 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 68,132 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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RH53 RKS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RH53 RKS, 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 RH53 RKS registered?

RH53 RKS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is RH53 RKS safe to buy?

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