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AJ05 HDD

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,107 mi
Last recorded97,107 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HDD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 97,107 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 93,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,077 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers wiper linkage worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2017 90,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers wiper linkage worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,024 miles

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

offside front tyre cut side wall

offside rear tyre cut side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,235 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 82,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside rear tyre cuts on side wall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center stop lamp loose

drivers wiper linkage worn

drivers wiper poor

handbrake adjustment poor

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,541 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 77,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,981 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 74,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine management lamp illuminated. ESP warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,613 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,696 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,538 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,830 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 HDD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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