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AJ05 HCV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,644 mi
Last recorded124,644 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2022 124,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,348 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rods slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tires low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 113,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rods slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tires low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,874 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 96,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,908 miles

Front both brake flexible hoses slight deteriorated

Front both tyre treads starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 92,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front both brake flexible hoses slight deteriorated

Front both tyre treads starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tire cut

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 87,641 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tire cut

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 81,048 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,817 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,858 miles

Both nearside and the offside front tyres have an excessive inner wear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate slightly loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,530 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,870 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,828 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,397 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,159 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 HCV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

AJ05 HCV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is AJ05 HCV safe to buy?

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