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AJ05 KPU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,926 mi
Last recorded80,926 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 80,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 78,644 miles

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

Front washer weak

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 78,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under-trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,510 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

off side front fog lamp is not working

Fail 21 Nov 2019 70,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front tyres are getting low on tread

off side front fog lamp is not working

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,423 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear tyres are getting low on tread edges

power steering tight at times

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,961 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,889 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,902 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,152 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,952 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 KPU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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