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AF55 XZH

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XZH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,948 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,459 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,697 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,883 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 53,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

inner front brake pads worn very low!!

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 XZH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

AF55 XZH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 XZH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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