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A8 UUD

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,334 mi
Last recorded134,334 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UUD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 134,334 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 134,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 133,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 129,765 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 129,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 119,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudinal pipes by fuel tank corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS light on showing low pressure

Traction control light is on

Pass 14 Jan 2020 117,727 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 114,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various and can not fully assess brake pipe over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front coolent leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under belly pans fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 114,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front coolent leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under belly pans fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,879 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken. Exhaust system still supported

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake pipe to hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Wiper blade starting to smear. Still clearing screen

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At broke hose to pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Wiper blade starting to smear. Still clearing windscreen

Rear Exhaust bracket broken. Exhaust system still supported

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 108,879 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken. Exhaust system still supported

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake pipe to hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Wiper blade starting to smear. Still clearing screen

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At broke hose to pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Wiper blade starting to smear. Still clearing windscreen

Rear Exhaust bracket broken. Exhaust system still supported

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,249 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 93,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,087 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,087 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,855 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 30 Jan 2013 57,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,140 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,067 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 19,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,826 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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A8 UUD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A8 UUD, 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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A8 UUD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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