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AF55 YDA

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,748 mi
Last recorded79,748 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YDA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,748 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking block missing,

Fail 10 Nov 2020 79,748 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking block missing,

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,958 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,508 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 49,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 23 Nov 2017 49,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre has cut outer wall

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre inner tread edge slight cut.

child seat fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,520 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 27,371 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 18,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 13,732 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 YDA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

AF55 YDA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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