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AA02 BOS

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,123 mi
Last recorded110,123 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 BOS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,014 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,076 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 61,705 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,014 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 95,453 miles

offside front tyre below on edge

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and below on edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,160 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 89,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,211 miles

front brake pads look low

unable to view rear coil springs fully

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,691 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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AA02 BOS is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AA02 BOS, 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 AA02 BOS registered?

AA02 BOS is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is AA02 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA02 BOS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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