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AJ05 KOB

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,273 mi
Last recorded199,273 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KOB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 199,273 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 187,259 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 181,819 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 181,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 176,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 173,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 169,793 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing nsr upper outer has play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 169,792 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing nsr upper outer has play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 165,300 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 159,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 159,282 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 152,021 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 152,016 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,200 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 121,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,919 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,523 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 60,518 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,866 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 6 May 2008 43,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front wipers starting to smear

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 KOB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

AJ05 KOB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is AJ05 KOB safe to buy?

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