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AJ05 UBD

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,132 mi
Last recorded148,132 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UBD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 148,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,118 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 136,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 131,631 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 131,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,606 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,142 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 117,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 103,532 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,916 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 72,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,170 miles

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

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

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

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 UBD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

AJ05 UBD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AJ05 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 UBD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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