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5271 MY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,747 mi
Last recorded126,747 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5271 MY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,747 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 126,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,885 miles

both sides rear tyres on limits

Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,148 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,460 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,198 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,103 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 90,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,614 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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5271 MY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 5271 MY, 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 5271 MY registered?

5271 MY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is 5271 MY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5271 MY shows 11 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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