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AIG 4161

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,264 mi
Last recorded60,264 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 4161
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 60,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 58,192 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,396 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 54,393 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,480 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,480 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,988 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,676 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 29,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,805 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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AIG 4161 is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AIG 4161, 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 AIG 4161 registered?

AIG 4161 is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AIG 4161 safe to buy?

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