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AF05 WTN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,458 mi
Last recorded177,458 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WTN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 177,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery warning lamp on

nsf wheel arch taped up

nsf wheel has flat spot inner rim

osr wheel arch corroded

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2020 176,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged backing missing ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays and sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of all items

Fail 31 Jan 2020 176,547 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge cracked and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged backing missing ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays and sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of all items

Pass 26 Oct 2018 172,991 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror cover missing but no sharp edges exposed,

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s wheels, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 172,980 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror cover missing but no sharp edges exposed,

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s wheels, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 169,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed,

Nearside mirror cover missing but no sharp edges exposed,

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

n/s front and o/s rear wheelarches corroded but no sharp edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 161,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside mirror cover missing,

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges but no cords visible.

brake pad warning lamp is on!.

brake pipes coated in underseal unable to fully assess.

rear floor very corroded both sides but still sound at present.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 161,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside mirror cover missing,

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges but no cords visible.

brake pad warning lamp is on!.

brake pipes coated in underseal unable to fully assess.

rear floor very corroded both sides but still sound at present.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 155,116 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 155,116 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 147,739 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f inner splash gaurd broken

Pass 16 Aug 2013 136,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 123,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,316 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,796 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,256 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 WTN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

AF05 WTN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AF05 WTN safe to buy?

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