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AF55 LYG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,634 mi
Last recorded153,634 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 153,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre wearing on shoulder

Fail 7 Aug 2014 153,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre wearing on shoulder

Pass 30 Sep 2013 145,181 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 145,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 124,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 95,035 miles

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2011 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,886 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 63,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,249 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 LYG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

AF55 LYG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is AF55 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 LYG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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