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A9 AOU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,817 mi
Last recorded95,817 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AOU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 95,817 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,295 miles

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

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,778 miles

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,732 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,071 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,570 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 23,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,014 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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A9 AOU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A9 AOU, 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 A9 AOU registered?

A9 AOU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is A9 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 AOU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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