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AJ05 HDV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,742 mi
Last recorded123,742 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 123,742 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 121,820 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort is slightly low.

engine management light is on.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,020 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 117,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine management light is on? (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,132 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 102,067 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 94,392 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 87,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 77,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 63,542 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 48,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,249 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 HDV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

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

Is AJ05 HDV safe to buy?

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