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AJ05 ENH

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,099 mi
Last recorded90,099 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ENH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 85,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,087 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge. Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted and Engine Covers

Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,105 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,119 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,690 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 33,797 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,416 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 ENH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ENH, 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 ENH registered?

AJ05 ENH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is AJ05 ENH safe to buy?

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