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A15 SPF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,103 mi
Last recorded126,103 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,103 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 126,103 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,097 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

coolant low

Fail 21 Nov 2022 126,094 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

coolant low

Pass 27 Jan 2021 123,569 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 123,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 115,629 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Fail 15 Nov 2017 115,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers smear slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2017 110,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,795 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,690 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 105,688 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap washer seal slightly perished

nearside front tyre low tread on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 868,422 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 11 Sep 2012 868,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,265 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,598 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,977 miles

nsr indicator L.E.D lamp incomplete

Fail 17 Sep 2009 63,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nsr indicator L.E.D lamp incomplete

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,550 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 SPF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SPF, 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 SPF registered?

A15 SPF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is A15 SPF safe to buy?

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