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AJ05 MZP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MZP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 124,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE X2 REARS CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 124,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE X2 REARS CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,787 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 118,787 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 3 Nov 2022 114,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 108,768 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 108,767 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 100,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,183 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 94,183 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,271 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,801 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside /close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,644 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,744 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,699 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 MZP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

AJ05 MZP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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