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AF55 KCG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,995 mi
Last recorded147,995 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KCG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 147,995 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT+REAR+CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 137,148 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT+REAR+CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 132,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 132,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 117,320 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 82,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 82,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 57,067 miles

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

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 KCG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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