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A17 TAO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,058 mi
Last recorded57,058 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 57,058 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 57,058 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2025 54,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 52,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,901 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 45,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 41,588 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 39,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 37,899 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,345 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior miirror slight damage (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,227 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wall deterioated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,701 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)

all inner brake pads low

Pass 2 May 2012 24,919 miles

adv all 4 tyres sidewalls perished

adv front and rear brake pads inner side worn slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,605 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 11,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,575 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 TAO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A17 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 TAO registered?

A17 TAO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is A17 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 TAO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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