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RY54 ZXN

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,995 mi
Last recorded124,995 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 124,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 124,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2023 123,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 123,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 121,819 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 120,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 118,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 117,386 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 116,727 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

undertrays fitted to underside obscruing some components.

Pass 5 May 2015 110,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 102,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear output shaft seal leking on diff

Pass 2 May 2013 95,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 94,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 86,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 77,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,010 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,193 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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RY54 ZXN 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 100%.

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 RY54 ZXN, 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 RY54 ZXN registered?

RY54 ZXN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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