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AJ05 MYY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,848 mi
Last recorded134,848 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 125,040 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 117,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,001 miles

nearside & offside front tyres are worn badly on the outer edges

Fail 1 Jun 2017 111,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside & offside front tyres are worn badly on the outer edges

Pass 21 May 2016 102,311 miles

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

Nearside rear lower arm outer bush has slight play

Nearside rear tyre on the wear bars

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

Offside rear lower arm outer bush has slight play

Offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 21 May 2016 102,311 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Nearside catch not locking (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear lower arm outer bush has slight play

Nearside rear tyre on the wear bars

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

Offside rear lower arm outer bush has slight play

Offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 May 2015 96,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 90,809 miles

damage to offside door mirror

engine oil leaks

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads worn low

play in o0ffside rear lower hub bush.(Marked)..

Pass 28 May 2013 84,378 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

drivers door mirror casing broken

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,893 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

off side front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2012 76,889 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

off side front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 May 2011 64,932 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts & has a nail in it

Pass 27 May 2010 51,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres weraing inner and outer edges and have deep cuts in tread

Fail 27 May 2010 51,953 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on inner & outer edges & deep cuts in the tread

Pass 1 May 2009 39,509 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,069 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2008 29,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MYY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MYY, 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 MYY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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