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91 ET

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,005 mi
Last recorded61,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration91 ET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 61,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,810 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 59,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,840 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,093 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,147 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,644 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,985 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 49,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,388 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 47,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,839 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,371 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,124 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,095 miles

Both front lower arm,rear rubber mountings going soft.

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and worn low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit NOW

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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91 ET is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 91 ET, 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 91 ET registered?

91 ET is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is 91 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 91 ET shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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