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S54 NOO

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

145,159 mi
Last recorded145,159 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 NOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 145,159 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 144,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 144,103 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 143,598 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 142,765 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,215 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 129,989 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,537 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush osr lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,014 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2015 106,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 93,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 85,001 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2010 78,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,138 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,108 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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S54 NOO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S54 NOO, 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 S54 NOO registered?

S54 NOO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is S54 NOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S54 NOO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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