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A10 MLV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,444 mi
Last recorded59,444 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 MLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 59,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 58,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,741 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,486 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,823 miles

exhaust front mount is corroded

small stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,354 miles

exhaust front mount is corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 33,354 miles

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

exhaust front mount is corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,892 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 31,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,404 miles

front brake pads are approaching the limit

o/s/f tyre is on the limit 225/40/18/y

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,509 miles

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

front brake pads are low

Fail 25 Mar 2010 27,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads are low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads are approaching the limit

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators and isworn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre is wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads are getting low

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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A10 MLV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A10 MLV, 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 A10 MLV registered?

A10 MLV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is A10 MLV safe to buy?

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