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AJ05 KOV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

152,315 mi
Last recorded152,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KOV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 152,315 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 152,279 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 149,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 146,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 142,531 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 142,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 138,795 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 138,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 136,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 136,688 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 132,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses / also perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front front brake hose badly perished just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose badly perished just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid on power steering pump/steering rack and hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb warning lamp on

front number plate damaged

general under body corrosion in prescribed areas / under body covers fitted/trims limited view

parking brake travel

Fail 2 May 2019 132,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arm inner (rear most arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses / also perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front front brake hose badly perished just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose badly perished just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid on power steering pump/steering rack and hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb warning lamp on

front number plate damaged

general under body corrosion in prescribed areas / under body covers fitted/trims limited view

parking brake travel

Pass 4 May 2018 128,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 May 2018 128,576 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 126,843 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 126,841 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,002 miles

EML on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2015 111,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 101,469 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres are worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,362 miles

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Feb 2012 64,362 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,469 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,311 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 15,275 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 13,720 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 KOV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KOV, 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 KOV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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