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6 VUX

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,981 mi
Last recorded182,981 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 VUX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 182,981 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 161,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Apr 2021 161,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

under bonnet checks not done due to bonnet not open

Pass 1 Jul 2019 161,936 miles

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Pass 19 May 2018 151,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

engine + sill covers

Pass 23 May 2017 134,880 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 118,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 99,440 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 99,440 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,272 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 75,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,791 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,641 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,321 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 22,953 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,953 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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6 VUX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 6 VUX, 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 6 VUX registered?

6 VUX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is 6 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 VUX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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