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AJ05 ENE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,026 mi
Last recorded187,026 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ENE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 187,026 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 186,974 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 176,486 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2021 163,170 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sun strip fitted but not adversely effecting drivers view

Fail 26 Feb 2021 163,170 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sun strip fitted but not adversely effecting drivers view

Pass 4 Dec 2019 151,338 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 134,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on

eml lamp on

o/s and n/s front tyres on limit inner edges

rear hand brake reading imbalance

Fail 19 Dec 2017 134,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under tray (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on

eml lamp on

o/s and n/s front tyres on limit inner edges

rear hand brake reading imbalance

Pass 23 Dec 2016 121,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

management light on

Fail 22 Dec 2016 121,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

management light on

Fail 30 Jun 2016 113,295 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Engine malfunction lamp on

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

brake pad warning lamp on. N/s/f sensor wire not attatched/broken?

Fail 21 May 2016 111,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside parking brake lazy

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,739 miles

windscreen washer low

Fail 31 May 2014 84,610 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 70,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 58,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2011 47,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,895 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,324 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,031 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 ENE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ENE, 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 ENE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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