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A2 AYC

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,290 mi
Last recorded141,290 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 AYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 141,290 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 141,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 140,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 140,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 134,520 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,546 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 116,543 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

front both tyres worn uneven

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,361 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn from outside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,383 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,727 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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A2 AYC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A2 AYC, 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 A2 AYC registered?

A2 AYC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is A2 AYC safe to buy?

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