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A15 MXD

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,007 mi
Last recorded180,007 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 MXD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 180,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2025 179,990 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 175,051 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 162,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 156,120 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 148,080 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 141,986 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 134,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 126,082 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 120,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,888 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 110,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 103,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 97,458 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2014 97,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,975 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 95,802 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,386 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A15 MXD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A15 MXD, 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 A15 MXD registered?

A15 MXD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is A15 MXD safe to buy?

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