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RX54 YZJ

2005 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,820 mi
Last recorded68,820 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YZJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 68,820 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 68,820 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 68,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 68,526 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 68,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,791 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,372 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 67,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,650 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,649 miles

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

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,913 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cuts but not exceeding cord

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,162 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,151 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,079 miles

1)tyres 225 40 19 front 255 35 19 rear 2) n/s rear sidewall badly damaged 3) underbody and outer sill covers fitted

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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RX54 YZJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RX54 YZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX54 YZJ registered?

RX54 YZJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is RX54 YZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 YZJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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