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A7 UYE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,821 mi
Last recorded146,821 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 UYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 146,821 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 129,516 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 128,027 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 124,651 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 116,378 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 105,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak rear of engine area.

osf wheel makes brake/roughness noise at a certain point when spun.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 105,848 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dash brake warning light on

oil leak rear of engine area.

osf wheel makes brake/roughness noise at a certain point when spun.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,992 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 79,752 miles

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

front brake pads and discs getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2010 79,752 miles

front brake pads and discs getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,006 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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A7 UYE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A7 UYE, 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 A7 UYE registered?

A7 UYE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is A7 UYE safe to buy?

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