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AF55 YAH

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YAH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,251 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, near side and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,482 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 83,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,966 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,277 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,953 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,219 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,281 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,682 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,355 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,211 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,392 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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 18 Aug 2008 41,007 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 YAH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

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

Is AF55 YAH safe to buy?

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