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123D355

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,083 mi
Last recorded72,083 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration123D355
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,083 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,470 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 71,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 68,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,988 miles

Both front tyre starting to crack and perish

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 63,988 miles

Both front tyre starting to crack and perish

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,243 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 56,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 53,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,726 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 51,726 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,241 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,885 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 32,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,456 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,868 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 14,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,584 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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123D355 is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 123D355, 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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What year was 123D355 registered?

123D355 is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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