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506 AXU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,707 mi
Last recorded136,707 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration506 AXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 136,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emission not tested due to engine too clean

Fail 28 Oct 2011 86,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,847 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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506 AXU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 506 AXU, 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 506 AXU?

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What year was 506 AXU registered?

506 AXU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is 506 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 506 AXU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 506 AXU have outstanding finance?

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