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AF05 XET

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,901 mi
Last recorded82,901 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 82,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,626 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,846 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 64,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,833 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,777 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,978 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,260 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,948 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,727 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,727 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,096 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

minor damage to n/s/f + n/s/r tyre walls

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,153 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,622 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 XET is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 XET registered?

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

Is AF05 XET safe to buy?

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