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AF55 XZK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,087 mi
Last recorded90,087 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XZK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,087 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 90,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 83,624 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,264 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,294 miles

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped, fronts worse than rears!

Fail 9 Nov 2009 58,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped, fronts worse than rears!

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,521 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 XZK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

AF55 XZK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AF55 XZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 XZK 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.

Does AF55 XZK have outstanding finance?

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