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RY54 ZPV

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 90,611 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,561 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,984 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,032 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 73,032 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 68,063 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front suspension arm position sensor broken

Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front suspension arm position sensor broken

Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,178 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,248 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 56,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 43,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall. not deep enough to reach ply/cords. advice replacement

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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RY54 ZPV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY54 ZPV, 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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RY54 ZPV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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