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A17 TKH

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,367 mi
Last recorded72,367 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TKH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,367 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 TKH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TKH, 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 TKH registered?

A17 TKH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is A17 TKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 TKH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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