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8 KWD

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,719 mi
Last recorded51,719 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 KWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,719 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,435 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2023 51,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leaking from engine sump

Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,684 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 49,683 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,406 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,277 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,773 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 32,330 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,220 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 32,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,327 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 KWD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KWD, 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 8 KWD registered?

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

Is 8 KWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 KWD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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