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A9 TEK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

168,556 mi
Last recorded168,556 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TEK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 168,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 166,072 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 163,596 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 160,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 158,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 156,054 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 154,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 147,487 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 144,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 137,115 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 127,779 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 119,860 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 117,805 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,211 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 117,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 108,605 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary repair carried out on nearside rear number plate lamp assembly. Advise replacement of lamp assembly as required.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary repair carried out on nearside rear number plate lamp assembly. Advise replacement of lamp assembly as required.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,244 miles

Check inner shoulders of front tyres for wear.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,244 miles

Check inner shoulders of front tyres for wear.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TEK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TEK, 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 TEK registered?

A9 TEK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is A9 TEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 TEK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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