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AF55 LXV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,273 mi
Last recorded129,273 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 123,208 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 114,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 109,107 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,988 miles

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 17 Sep 2010 90,038 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,216 miles

rear brake pads are low

Fail 11 Sep 2009 79,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake pads are low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,831 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 LXV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

AF55 LXV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AF55 LXV safe to buy?

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