MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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.
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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?
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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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