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A3 AOV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AOV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 143,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 140,226 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 140,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,047 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 131,047 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 126,087 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 118,089 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,793 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,352 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 105,351 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,785 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 96,785 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 89,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,138 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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A3 AOV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A3 AOV, 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 A3 AOV registered?

A3 AOV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is A3 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 AOV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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