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AF05 KGN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,471 mi
Last recorded145,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KGN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 145,471 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 145,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,826 miles

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2024 132,826 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 129,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 129,870 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,307 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 127,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 118,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 118,244 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,441 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp on.

Nearside Rear Inner side wall of tyre small cut but no cord showing.

Nearside Wiper blade smears.

Offside Wiper blade smears.

Fail 14 Apr 2018 111,440 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckel (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear warning lamp on.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner side wall of tyre small cut but no cord showing.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,668 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,658 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 84,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,572 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,417 miles

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

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

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 KGN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGN, 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 KGN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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