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AJ05 ELV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,818 mi
Last recorded98,818 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ELV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 98,818 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 96,896 miles

Fuel cap seal becoming perished

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,850 miles

Fuel cap seal becoming perished

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,339 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,691 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,180 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 83,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,342 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,827 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 67,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 45,477 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,214 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 20,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 ELV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 AJ05 ELV, 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 AJ05 ELV registered?

AJ05 ELV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is AJ05 ELV safe to buy?

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