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AJ05 OMR

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,481 mi
Last recorded151,481 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 151,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 135,814 miles

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front prop shaft ring deteriorated

front tyres worn very badly on inner edges

nearside front wheel buckled

nearside wing mirror missing

offside rear shock absorber looks to have been leaking

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,974 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 117,972 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure support rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 112,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Windscreen has a stone chip

Fail 8 Apr 2023 112,617 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Windscreen has a stone chip

Pass 2 Aug 2022 111,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just Legal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 101,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just Legal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 96,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,083 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 86,083 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 75,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,795 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 72,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,945 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 69,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 66,667 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 8 Oct 2010 59,603 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,111 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 21 May 2008 41,230 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 OMR is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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