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AJ05 CMU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,157 mi
Last recorded130,157 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CMU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,157 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 123,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,752 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 110,752 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,402 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,379 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 89,379 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 89,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 75,315 miles

advise exhaust bafil in center exhaust

Fail 9 Jun 2012 74,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise baffle rattaling in silencer

advise rear tyres waring on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2011 57,429 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 27,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 22,829 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 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.

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