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AF55 JZV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,002 mi
Last recorded168,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JZV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 168,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 144,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 139,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 125,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 113,707 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 26 May 2012 113,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 May 2011 105,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 85,249 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,480 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,621 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 JZV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JZV, 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 AF55 JZV registered?

AF55 JZV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 JZV safe to buy?

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