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AF55 BDZ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,860 mi
Last recorded56,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,860 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Valve stem leaking (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,994 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 55,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,345 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 53,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,446 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 50,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,413 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,843 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wiper smearing screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 20,306 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 17,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,720 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 BDZ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF55 BDZ, 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

How do I check the history of AF55 BDZ?

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What year was AF55 BDZ registered?

AF55 BDZ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AF55 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 BDZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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