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11 SRP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,051 mi
Last recorded84,051 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 SRP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 84,051 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Oct 2024 83,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 82,031 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 79,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,063 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,804 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,398 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,582 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

brake pipes coroded

trailing arm bushes deteriated

Pass 2 May 2017 50,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 49,787 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 49,623 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 45,757 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 39,175 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,869 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 32,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,884 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,739 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 1.6/5/2mm

n/s/r tyre 4/4/4mm

o/s/f tyre 3/3/3mm

o/s/r tyre 2/2/2mm

Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,687 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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11 SRP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 11 SRP, 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 11 SRP registered?

11 SRP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is 11 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 SRP 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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