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AJ05 BNO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,479 mi
Last recorded205,479 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BNO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 205,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Fail 24 Feb 2017 205,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 17 Feb 2016 193,446 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 175,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 170,252 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 158,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2012 142,945 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 135,856 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 125,005 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 116,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 110,436 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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AJ05 BNO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ05 BNO, 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 AJ05 BNO registered?

AJ05 BNO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is AJ05 BNO safe to buy?

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