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AF05 FXS

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,817 mi
Last recorded180,817 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FXS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 180,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 180,804 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 175,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2021 175,493 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested Brake hose likely to split (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2020 163,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 157,188 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 150,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 145,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 135,577 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside front mirror glass staining

nearside and offside rear brake pads getting low

nearside front foglight insecure

rear subframe corroding

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Jul 2014 133,553 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules - corroding

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside and offside front mirror glass delaminating

nearside rear damper shroud insecure

rear subframe / rear suspension arms / rear chassis rails / rear cossbeams / rear inner sills - corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 133,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules - corroding

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside and offside front mirror glass delaminating

nearside rear damper shroud insecure

rear subframe / rear suspension arms / rear chassis rails / rear cossbeams / rear inner sills - corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 126,725 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside front mirror glass delaminating

nearside rear damper shroud insecure

rear subframe / rear brake hose ferrules / rear underbody floor - corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2012 124,152 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside rear inner sills and rear crossbeam - corroding

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2011 110,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f fog lamp loose

Fail 7 Jul 2011 110,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f fog lamp loose

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,897 miles

staining at right of tank, fuel not leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,704 miles

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,794 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF05 FXS is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF05 FXS, 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 AF05 FXS registered?

AF05 FXS is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is AF05 FXS safe to buy?

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