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A15 SOA

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,563 mi
Last recorded118,563 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,563 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 118,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 106,203 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 106,187 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 91,435 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 91,435 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 85,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,157 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 62,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,489 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,491 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,201 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 40,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,371 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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A15 SOA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A15 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

A15 SOA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is A15 SOA safe to buy?

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