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A11 GGK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GGK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 78,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,864 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 76,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,887 miles

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

Squeaking noise when rear wheels rotated

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,034 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,033 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various minor engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,221 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,618 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,033 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,124 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,157 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

various small chips in windscreen.

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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A11 GGK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A11 GGK, 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 A11 GGK registered?

A11 GGK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is A11 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 GGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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