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A11 HHW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,874 mi
Last recorded48,874 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 48,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside & Offside - Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid reservoir has light misting of oil

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,333 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,611 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 43,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,427 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 41,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken +lost all fluid (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,206 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf and osf tyres wearing on edges

osf tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,233 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in osf tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,906 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall.but no cords exposed.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,071 miles

o/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,645 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,451 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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A11 HHW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,494cc 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 A11 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

A11 HHW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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