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A2 MNF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,187 mi
Last recorded157,187 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MNF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 157,187 miles

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

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

both front wishbones have slight play.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 157,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front wishbones have slight play.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,088 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2016 148,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2015 141,172 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2015 141,172 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,525 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 115,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

amber brake warning light on

offside mirror replacement glass taped on [reduced visability]

Fail 9 Jan 2012 83,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,465 miles

All brake disks pitted & corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,463 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

All brake disks pitted & corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,622 miles

Nearside rear light damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,160 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MNF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MNF, 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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A2 MNF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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