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697 BMW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,520 mi
Last recorded81,520 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration697 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,520 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,419 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,880 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,947 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,044 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,346 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,282 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,533 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 38,533 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,863 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)

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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697 BMW 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 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 697 BMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 697 BMW registered?

697 BMW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is 697 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 697 BMW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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