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AJ05 CNX

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,054 mi
Last recorded152,054 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 152,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 140,450 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 137,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 137,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 130,152 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 130,068 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose [alongside fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,380 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 122,840 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 120,473 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 117,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 114,398 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 114,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 112,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 110,739 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 110,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 May 2014 110,728 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 107,107 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 107,080 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 102,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 98,765 miles

*** strong advise *** rear brake pads worn very close to disc on nearside

both front lower arm bushes worn

bulb failure light on nearside rear lamp - possibly due to lamp cluster earth wear

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 9 May 2011 98,765 miles

*** strong advise *** rear brake pads worn very close to disc on nearside

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower arm bushes worn

bulb failure light on nearside rear lamp - possibly due to lamp cluster earth wear

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,083 miles

*** strong advise *** both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

*** strong advise *** front brake pads worn

brake fluid level low

front exhaust rattle

nearside front shock absorber weak

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

*** strong advise *** both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

*** strong advise *** front brake pads worn

brake fluid level low

front exhaust rattle

nearside front shock absorber weak

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,690 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 CNX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CNX, 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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AJ05 CNX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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