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AJ05 OLW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,991 mi
Last recorded129,991 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OLW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 129,991 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 127,689 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 120,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,085 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,584 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 80,582 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,629 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 OLW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

AJ05 OLW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is AJ05 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 OLW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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