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291 UNN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,250 mi
Last recorded182,250 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 UNN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 182,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 176,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 168,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 159,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2021 150,229 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 141,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 134,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,137 miles

Engine smoke slightly

O/s/f brake pad worn 70%

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 125,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine smoke slightly

O/s/f brake pad worn 70%

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,235 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,442 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 103,442 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,437 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,142 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,293 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,066 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,482 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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291 UNN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 291 UNN, 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

How do I check the history of 291 UNN?

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What year was 291 UNN registered?

291 UNN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is 291 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 291 UNN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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