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AG54 MKE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,793 mi
Last recorded181,793 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG54 MKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 181,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 171,932 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 163,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 149,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 126,716 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 122,025 miles

both front to rear brake pipe end parts have slight corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2017 122,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread area 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread area 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar d-bushes have slight play

both front to rear brake pipe end parts have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 118,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 103,911 miles

2x front drop links have slight play advise to change

Pass 12 May 2015 95,130 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 75,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 75,761 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,899 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,778 miles

THE BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH THE NEXT SET OF DISC BRAKE PADS.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 61,778 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

THE BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH THE NEXT SET OF DISC BRAKE PADS.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,053 miles

THE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD,

Pass 17 Dec 2008 89,006 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 89,006 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,424 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 76,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AG54 MKE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AG54 MKE, 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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AG54 MKE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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