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AA 46

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,702 mi
Last recorded15,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA 46
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2021 15,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 15,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 15,449 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,479 miles

BOTH SETS OF FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,528 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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AA 46 is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AA 46, 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

How do I check the history of AA 46?

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What year was AA 46 registered?

AA 46 is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is AA 46 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA 46 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AA 46 have outstanding finance?

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