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73 AHW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,053 mi
Last recorded84,053 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 AHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 84,053 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 83,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,170 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,744 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,744 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,628 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,194 miles

Offside handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Oct 2014 75,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise carrosion on rear brake pipes.....

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,628 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 69,862 miles

advise n/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge.......

advise o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm......

Pass 22 Oct 2011 65,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,020 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,631 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 29,631 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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73 AHW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 73 AHW, 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 73 AHW registered?

73 AHW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is 73 AHW safe to buy?

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