MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension components corroded
Rear underbody corrosion
sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension components corroded
Rear underbody corrosion
sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake warning wire rubbing on driveshaft
full under try fitted
sill covers fitted
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays covering underside of vehicle
Covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers fitted to vehicle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Undertray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Undertray fitted obscuring some components
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Offside Poor beam image headlamp
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Offside Poor beam image headlamp
Nearside and offside front tyres worn very low on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.79mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
both front brake flexis perished
n/s/f brake warning wire tied to anti roll bar linkage
rear brake squeel
tracking advised
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake pad warning wire not fitted correctly (tied to shock absorber).
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
center rear seat belt not visible
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear lap belt not visable
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on both edges
engine undertray fitted
offside front fog lamp unit partially insecure
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
power steering hose damp
covers fitted under car
front tyres worn low on edges 2mm
knock on steering
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AJ05 UBN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 UBN, 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 UBN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2005.
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