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2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,507 mi
Last recorded90,507 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 SEC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 90,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,370 miles

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,127 miles

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,990 miles

under trays/ covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,650 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,487 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 1 Apr 2010 23,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres geting low.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,430 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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60 SEC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 60 SEC, 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 60 SEC registered?

60 SEC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is 60 SEC safe to buy?

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