MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Undersealed
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Undersealed
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear all suspension component corroded
Front both sides door handles sticking
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension bushes worn
offside/nearside front brake pipe worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f bumper damaged
o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm
n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
chip in windscreen
front number plate cracked
o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f tyres tread depths on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)
unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat
chip in windscreen
front number plate cracked
n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge.
o/s/f bumper damaged
o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm
o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f tyres tread depths on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)
unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre has cut of 20mm in tread area
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 XFH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XFH, 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 XFH registered?
AF05 XFH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2005.
Is AF05 XFH safe to buy?
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