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AF55 BBU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,532 mi
Last recorded160,532 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BBU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 160,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 157,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 154,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 151,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 147,754 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 146,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 140,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 137,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 137,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 135,698 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2017 135,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,401 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 130,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 118,404 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 118,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 96,005 miles

front brake pads very much on limit

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,921 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 84,916 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,961 miles

Both front tyres very low tread due to underinflation

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,618 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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AF55 BBU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF55 BBU, 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 AF55 BBU registered?

AF55 BBU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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