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190 DON

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,886 mi
Last recorded61,886 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration190 DON
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 61,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 57,989 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 57,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 56,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,209 miles

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,900 miles

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

front brake disks corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,656 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,157 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,308 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,538 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 18,685 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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190 DON is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 190 DON, 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 190 DON registered?

190 DON is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is 190 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 190 DON shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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