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AJ05 NBK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,016 mi
Last recorded188,016 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 188,016 miles

Both front side repeater lenses deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre has stone damage but not exposing the cords

Pass 10 Sep 2024 185,438 miles

Both front indicator lenses slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre has stone damage to the tread but not exposing the cords

Fail 10 Sep 2024 185,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front indicator lenses slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre has stone damage to the tread but not exposing the cords

Pass 14 Sep 2023 182,264 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts to the inner sidewall

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 179,260 miles

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

covers fitted masking testable items

Fail 8 Sep 2022 179,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2021 176,149 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 175,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 171,568 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 171,540 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 168,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 168,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2018 168,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 167,383 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Handbrake just met the baker limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 166,481 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Rear handbrake just met the brakes limit

Pass 28 Sep 2015 165,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 165,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 163,349 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 163,349 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 158,634 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 158,582 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 154,852 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 154,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 149,954 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 138,148 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 138,148 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 126,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 117,219 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 NBK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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