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5113 BH

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,050 mi
Last recorded87,050 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5113 BH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides have fine surface cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,323 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 83,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,112 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,717 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 9 Oct 2018 75,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,137 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,437 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,045 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,099 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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5113 BH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 5113 BH, 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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What year was 5113 BH registered?

5113 BH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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