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AF55 WZX

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,733 mi
Last recorded141,733 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 141,733 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 130,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder slightly worn.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 114,411 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,913 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,559 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,133 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,535 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,513 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 WZX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

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

Is AF55 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 WZX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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