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A51 JAN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,587 mi
Last recorded28,587 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 JAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 28,587 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 28,119 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 28,119 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 27,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,899 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,262 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 25,457 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 24,662 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 23,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 21,114 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 19,936 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 18,672 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 16,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,388 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,305 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 9,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,084 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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A51 JAN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A51 JAN, 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 A51 JAN registered?

A51 JAN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is A51 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A51 JAN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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