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AF05 HLO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HLO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 96,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,362 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 78,362 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,407 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,078 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,322 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,446 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,444 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,251 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,361 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 30,361 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 HLO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF05 HLO, 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

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What year was AF05 HLO registered?

AF05 HLO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AF05 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 HLO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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