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111 ARL

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 ARL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,336 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 80,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,371 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,754 miles

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

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

TPMS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,667 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in screen

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 59,434 miles

chip in screen

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,321 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,331 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2013 40,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 40,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,264 miles

N/S/F Tyre rim protector damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 30,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F Tyre rim protector damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,903 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,056 miles

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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111 ARL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 111 ARL, 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.

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111 ARL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 111 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 ARL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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