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SY54 ELO

2005 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,329 mi
Last recorded104,329 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 ELO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,311 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,159 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,333 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 88,579 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2016 88,579 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2015 73,228 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 73,221 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 70,517 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 66,666 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,896 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 38,896 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 4,309 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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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.

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