MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front brake flexi hoses starting to perrish
rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front brake flexi hoses starting to perrish
rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
advise exhaust bafil in center exhaust
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
advise exhaust bafil in center exhaust
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
advise baffle rattaling in silencer
advise rear tyres waring on inner edge
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
advise baffle rattaling in silencer
advise rear tyres waring on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ05 CMU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AJ05 CMU, 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 CMU registered?
AJ05 CMU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 2005.
Is AJ05 CMU safe to buy?
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