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10 ETA

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,369 mi
Last recorded46,369 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 ETA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2025 46,369 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 43,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside hand brake recording little or no effort, recommend attention

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,051 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,296 miles

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bush's

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,822 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,358 miles

covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,599 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,441 miles

FRONT WISHBONE HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,257 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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10 ETA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 10 ETA registered?

10 ETA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is 10 ETA safe to buy?

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