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A3 KLK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,176 mi
Last recorded83,176 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 83,176 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 82,748 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 82,392 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,022 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2022 81,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 81,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 81,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 80,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 79,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 79,116 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,093 miles

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

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

brake discs worn x4

Fail 18 May 2016 73,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake discs worn x4

Pass 20 May 2015 67,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 63,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,160 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 56,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 51,593 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,853 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to wearbars & low inner edge!

offside rear tyre inner wall split ,almost to chords & screw in tread! 255/35/18

Fail 7 May 2010 43,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn to wearbars & low inner edge!

offside rear tyre inner wall split ,almost to chords & screw in tread! 255/35/18

Pass 8 May 2009 37,208 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,976 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 KLK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A3 KLK, 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 A3 KLK registered?

A3 KLK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is A3 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 KLK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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