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RL54 DGX

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 106,401 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 105,010 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 105,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 103,609 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 85,280 miles

Front both front brake flexi hoses inadequately clipped or supported (cable tied into place around rubber mounting)

Front front brake pad sensor not fitted into brake pad (cable tied up)

Fail 26 Oct 2019 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both on ground and in air (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both on ground and in air (5.2.3 (f))

Front both front brake flexi hoses inadequately clipped or supported (cable tied into place around rubber mounting)

Front front brake pad sensor not fitted into brake pad (cable tied up)

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,626 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 79,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,690 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 65,193 miles

signs of rear tyres fouling arches under load. ok during test

Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,049 miles

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

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

rear exhaust brackets broken. system still supported. no leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 50,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,553 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,590 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,334 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,597 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 29,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,121 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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RL54 DGX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RL54 DGX, 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 RL54 DGX registered?

RL54 DGX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is RL54 DGX safe to buy?

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