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999 HUV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,867 mi
Last recorded103,867 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 HUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 103,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 101,072 miles

Offside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 101,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,480 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulging under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock bump stops in poor condition

front under tray damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 93,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,856 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 90,855 miles

Offside Rear Inner Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,930 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,181 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,596 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,101 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,035 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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999 HUV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 999 HUV, 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 999 HUV registered?

999 HUV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is 999 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 999 HUV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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