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569 FUO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,808 mi
Last recorded150,808 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration569 FUO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 150,808 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 150,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 149,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 144,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 137,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 130,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 122,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,588 miles

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

Offside Front wheel welded repair

all tyres tread low

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,553 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,661 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting to split

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,747 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,088 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,595 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut, but not in excess of the requirements, through to the reinforcement. BORDERLINE PASS ONLY

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,093 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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569 FUO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 569 FUO, 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 569 FUO registered?

569 FUO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is 569 FUO safe to buy?

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