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AG05 LNV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

195,235 mi
Last recorded195,235 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LNV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 195,235 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 195,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2023 193,478 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2023 193,478 miles

Undertray likely to become detached n/s & o/s front (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 178,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2021 165,785 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2021 165,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 154,307 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 154,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 149,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 149,836 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively judders across screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge excessively worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 141,821 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 129,250 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 129,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 119,242 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inside edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,894 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cut in outer wall

Fail 27 Jan 2015 109,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cut in outer wall

Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,512 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,403 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 88,064 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 79,128 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres cut but not to cords strong advise

Pass 27 May 2011 66,006 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2011 66,004 miles

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

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

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 10 Apr 2010 80,404 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,919 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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AG05 LNV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AG05 LNV, 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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AG05 LNV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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