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74 AE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 AE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 82,248 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 78,352 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 78,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,194 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,166 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,170 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Front brake discs in poor condition

Heavy surface corrosion at N/S floor

N/S/F tyre sidewall perished

O/S/F and N/S/F suspension control arm rear bushes have slight play

O/S/F tyre sidewall perished

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2016 56,170 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Front brake discs in poor condition

Heavy surface corrosion at N/S floor

N/S/F tyre sidewall perished

O/S/F and N/S/F suspension control arm rear bushes have slight play

O/S/F tyre sidewall perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

extreme/uneven tyre wear inner edge of nearside rear

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,506 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,565 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,370 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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74 AE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 74 AE, 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 74 AE registered?

74 AE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is 74 AE safe to buy?

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