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AF55 LFP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,617 mi
Last recorded154,617 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 154,617 miles

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 154,611 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 149,049 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 148,952 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 143,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 143,997 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 138,404 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2021 132,013 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 132,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 126,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,475 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 121,475 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 115,814 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Front Brake Hoses, Cracks In The rubber

Pass 17 Aug 2017 109,634 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 109,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,425 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 93,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 85,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,424 miles

near side front tyre has deep cuts in tread just reaching ply cords

off side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,405 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 72,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,142 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,132 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,602 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,077 miles

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?

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 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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What year was AF55 LFP registered?

AF55 LFP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is AF55 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 LFP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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