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2170 D

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,581 mi
Last recorded90,581 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2170 D
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,581 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

h/lamp lenses discoloured

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,053 miles

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

brake pipes coroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,053 miles

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

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

brake pipes coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 85,330 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,710 miles

front lower suspension wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,117 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

number plates deteriorating

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,952 miles

engine oil on min

Fail 30 Oct 2019 56,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished / split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil on min

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,169 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,990 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,303 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 40,126 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,454 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,205 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,991 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,605 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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2170 D 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 2170 D, 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 2170 D registered?

2170 D is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is 2170 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2170 D 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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