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AF05 XFM

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,117 mi
Last recorded96,117 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XFM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 May 2013 96,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil seepage around undertrays

Pass 2 May 2012 84,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small chip in o/s lower part of windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

front wiper blades slightly smiery

nearside front outer pad looks low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,519 miles

all brake discs worn

all brake pads approx 4mm

rear tyres3.5mm

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,336 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 XFM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

AF05 XFM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AF05 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XFM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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