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RN54 AEU

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,603 mi
Last recorded122,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 AEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 122,603 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 120,120 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,017 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 109,176 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front both tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Front both tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,769 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,131 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,931 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 81,423 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,224 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 73,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,349 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,333 miles

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

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,199 miles

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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RN54 AEU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RN54 AEU, 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 RN54 AEU registered?

RN54 AEU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is RN54 AEU safe to buy?

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