MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s handbrake effort low (92) o/s reading (298)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s handbrake effort low (92) o/s reading (298)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY54 ELO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 SY54 ELO, 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 SY54 ELO registered?
SY54 ELO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 26 January 2005.
Is SY54 ELO safe to buy?
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