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AD05 AFO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,786 mi
Last recorded145,786 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AFO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 145,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 135,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,679 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 127,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 117,131 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 103,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,018 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 88,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,899 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 45,899 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

drivers floor mat effecting pedal movement

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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AD05 AFO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD05 AFO, 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 AD05 AFO registered?

AD05 AFO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AD05 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 AFO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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