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2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,533 mi
Last recorded136,533 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5171 KB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 136,533 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front, fading. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, front to rear sections near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 136,532 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front, fading. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, front to rear sections near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 130,953 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 119,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 110,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 107,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 104,100 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 104,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,731 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,731 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,299 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,612 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,454 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 82,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,584 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 61,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,324 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,201 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 45,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,788 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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5171 KB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 5171 KB, 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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5171 KB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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