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AF05 KGK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,387 mi
Last recorded136,387 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KGK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 136,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 132,242 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,075 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 125,075 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 120,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 down pipe nuts corroded and recomend attention

front exhaust braket requires attention

o/s/r corrision around battery box

recomend fuel filter replacement

slight visable blue smoke

steering angle sensor on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all 4 down pipe nuts corroded and recomend attention

front exhaust braket requires attention

o/s/r corrision around battery box

recomend fuel filter replacement

slight visable blue smoke

steering angle sensor on

Pass 29 May 2014 118,594 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,580 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish in tread area

Oil leak from rear diff

Serious oil leak from engine

Fail 31 May 2013 107,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres starting to perish in tread area

Oil leak from rear diff

Serious oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,553 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,988 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 81,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,541 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,407 miles

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 KGK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KGK, 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 KGK registered?

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

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