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420 HUL

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,094 mi
Last recorded168,094 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration420 HUL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 168,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 159,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,332 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 141,651 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,047 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 129,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,461 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 104,988 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,742 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 93,742 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,650 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 75,914 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,154 miles

wear on inner and outer edge of front tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,327 miles

wear on inner and outer edge of n/side front tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on inner and outer edge of n/side front tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,658 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,999 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,999 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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420 HUL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 420 HUL, 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 420 HUL registered?

420 HUL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is 420 HUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 420 HUL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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