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AF05 HOH

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,524 mi
Last recorded71,524 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HOH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 71,524 miles

both brake pipes heavily corroded- change soon

minor oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2024 71,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working cannot hear pump (3.5 (a))

both brake pipes heavily corroded- change soon

minor oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,879 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

TPMS light on

Fail 9 Feb 2023 68,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,689 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,535 miles

both rearmost bushes weak

front no plate poor

tpms light on

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,301 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 62,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,793 miles

ball joint covers poor

both front lower arm rearmost bushes weak

both rear tyres worn on edges

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,683 miles

ball joint covers cracking + poor

both front lower arm rearmost bushes weak

both rear tyres worn on edges

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,217 miles

o/s/f drop link has pin hole

Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 45,738 miles

front & rear pads low

Fail 8 Nov 2014 45,738 miles

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

front & rear pads low n/s/r tyre low

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,398 miles

o/s/f worn inner edge front pads low

Fail 16 Nov 2013 41,393 miles

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

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

o/s/f worn inner edge front pads low

Fail 14 Nov 2012 33,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,873 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 22,873 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,489 miles

N/S/F TYRE: DAMAGED BY KERBING

O/S/R BRAKE SQUEELS WHEN HANDBRAKE IS APPLIED

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

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 HOH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HOH, 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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AF05 HOH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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