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A20 OUN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

343,840 mi
Last recorded343,840 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OUN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 343,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 211,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2023 206,339 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 202,279 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

no reverse light

Fail 13 May 2022 202,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

no reverse light

sump plug leaking oil

Pass 18 Feb 2021 190,483 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 188,274 miles

headlamp image pattern advised

Pass 15 Mar 2017 173,121 miles

both front wheels slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2016 159,545 miles

brake pads warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 124,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,137 miles

both rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 26 Mar 2011 99,396 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,939 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,915 miles

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

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

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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A20 OUN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A20 OUN, 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 A20 OUN registered?

A20 OUN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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