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AG04 KEV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 KEV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 62,927 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 59,279 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 58,610 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 58,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,955 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,206 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 56,533 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 56,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,868 miles

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

both front discs wearing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,499 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 50,497 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 41,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AG04 KEV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AG04 KEV, 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

How do I check the history of AG04 KEV?

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What year was AG04 KEV registered?

AG04 KEV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AG04 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG04 KEV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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