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A111 TTA

2005 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,940 mi
Last recorded74,940 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 TTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,940 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

chip to windscreen

coolant residue engine under-tray

Fail 17 Jan 2025 74,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

chip to windscreen

coolant residue engine under-tray

Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light moisture inside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner loose

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 70,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light moisture inside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner loose

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,351 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 67,351 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 61,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18. worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 57,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18. worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,865 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip in the windscreen

nearside & offside lower arm bushes have movement

Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,774 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 44,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,004 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 41,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,527 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 36,524 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes have movement

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,865 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,961 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,104 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,885 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 11,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A111 TTA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A111 TTA, 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 A111 TTA registered?

A111 TTA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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