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AJ05 KPF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,702 mi
Last recorded126,702 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 123,063 miles

H/BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Hazard warning switch faulty INCORRECT OPERATION (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 123,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

H/BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Hazard warning switch faulty INCORRECT OPERATION (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,078 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Wet at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2019 104,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Wet at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,020 miles

Slight perishing of fuel cap seal

Fail 18 Oct 2018 94,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight perishing of fuel cap seal

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,854 miles

Aux drive belt heavily cracked/drives PAS pump

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,927 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 78,972 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under wheel arch guards adrift,contact with tyres o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,872 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,872 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,813 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,972 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,972 miles

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

osr tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,374 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 KPF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KPF, 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 KPF registered?

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

Is AJ05 KPF safe to buy?

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