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2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,060 mi
Last recorded82,060 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration256 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 82,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 82,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolts loose on lower mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,611 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 62,913 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 62,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,889 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 50,889 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,018 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 45,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,284 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,251 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 19,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,120 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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256 BMW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 256 BMW, 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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256 BMW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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