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A17 MYD

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,717 mi
Last recorded113,717 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,717 miles

both rear tyres cracked not showing cord

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 113,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked not showing cord

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 106,129 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 106,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,812 miles

exhaust braket broken

Fail 30 Nov 2012 96,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust braket broken

Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,282 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 84,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,339 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,490 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,437 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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A17 MYD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A17 MYD, 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 A17 MYD registered?

A17 MYD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is A17 MYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 MYD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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