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AA05 AUG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,962 mi
Last recorded141,962 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 AUG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 141,962 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 141,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,680 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 117,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,874 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,643 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 99,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,393 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,052 miles

Oil leak

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

cracking on both front brake hoses

rear brake discs worn.

wear on wiper blades.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,421 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs near to min thickness.

wear on rear brake discs.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,544 miles

REAR TYRES 3MM

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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AA05 AUG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol 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 AA05 AUG, 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 AA05 AUG registered?

AA05 AUG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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