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AJ05 OMM

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,952 mi
Last recorded186,952 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OMM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 186,952 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 185,616 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 185,616 miles

Sound deadening material insecure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2018 185,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 168,924 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 168,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 152,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 152,204 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 142,148 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 131,217 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 120,104 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 107,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 94,852 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 79,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,650 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,031 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 OMM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMM, 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 OMM registered?

AJ05 OMM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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