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8 ALE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

191,728 mi
Last recorded191,728 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 ALE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 191,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 186,282 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 186,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 175,121 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 175,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 165,128 miles

All tyres 2013 dot code

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 150,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 140,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 130,232 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,062 miles

Front small stone chips in windsdreen

Pass 17 Mar 2018 106,008 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 106,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,539 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front damage to side wall (cut)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 78,537 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front damage to side wall (cut)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,064 miles

emissions to low to register

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,909 miles

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

emissions to low to register on gas test

Pass 20 Sep 2008 17,584 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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8 ALE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 8 ALE, 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 8 ALE registered?

8 ALE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is 8 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 ALE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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