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A18 LPW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,817 mi
Last recorded124,817 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LPW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 124,817 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 123,645 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 122,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 121,752 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,606 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 115,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 110,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 106,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,215 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,327 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 85,857 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,173 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2011 79,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2010 65,326 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,587 miles

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

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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A18 LPW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A18 LPW, 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 A18 LPW registered?

A18 LPW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is A18 LPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LPW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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