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7373 RK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7373 RK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,508 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 83,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,507 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 83,505 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,013 miles

outer sills are covered so condition cannot be assessed.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,425 miles

outer sills covered so condition cannot be assessed

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,461 miles

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

outer sills are covered so there condition cannot be assessed

Fail 14 Nov 2015 70,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

outer sills are covered so there condition cannot be assessed

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades starting to tear.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,325 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,904 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,415 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 29,397 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,345 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,937 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 11,099 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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7373 RK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol 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 7373 RK, 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 7373 RK registered?

7373 RK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is 7373 RK safe to buy?

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