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A3 XXY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,805 mi
Last recorded106,805 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XXY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2025 106,805 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,856 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 95,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,029 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,502 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,801 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,532 miles

Advise on rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,396 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 XXY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

A3 XXY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is A3 XXY safe to buy?

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