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A9 JCG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,164 mi
Last recorded53,164 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JCG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 53,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,585 miles

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

Rear Oil Leak ear Diff (slight)

Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,043 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,932 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,755 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,925 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 JCG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc 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 A9 JCG, 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 JCG registered?

A9 JCG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is A9 JCG safe to buy?

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