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RL54 UYA

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,436 mi
Last recorded64,436 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 UYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 64,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,802 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,837 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 58,788 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,187 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 53,868 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 52,141 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 52,116 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

N/S w/wiper perished.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,283 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,327 miles

Brake warning light on dash.Sill covers fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill and under floor covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.Both rear tyres worn both inner and outer tread areas.Engine/sill and floor covers fitted.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 44,435 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.Both rear tyres worn both inner and outer tread areas.Engine/sill and floor covers fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,581 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,749 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,685 miles

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

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

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

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 UYA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

RL54 UYA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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