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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both fronts cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear upper suspension arm inner bush slight play
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
wipers juddering
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
wipers juddering
both front brake hoses perished
o/s/r brake hose perished
o/s/r cross brake pipe corroded
under trays fitted not allowing a full visual inspection
Engine Cover, & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides, (Rubber Perished) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake Discs Worn/Corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine Cover, & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides, (Rubber Perished) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low Both, (Manual Adjuster Faulty) (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake Discs Worn/Corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle
Front Brake Hoses, Cracks In The rubber
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks in the rubber (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks in the rubber (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers & under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & deep cut, cords showing (4.1.E.1)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported engine bay (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks in the rubber (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks in the rubber (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine covers & under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
near side front tyre has deep cuts in tread just reaching ply cords
off side rear tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 LFP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LFP, 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 LFP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 2005.
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