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AD05 AFU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,124 mi
Last recorded150,124 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 150,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 144,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate dozes not light up (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 144,510 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake vacuum build up too slow servo not working (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 142,849 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 135,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 128,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 121,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 114,177 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 104,104 miles

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

rear brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,487 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)

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 AFU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 AD05 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

AD05 AFU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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