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AJ05 UBO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,006 mi
Last recorded210,006 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UBO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 210,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 200,405 miles

Offside Rear brake disc scored

Fail 23 Sep 2019 200,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc scored

Pass 17 Oct 2018 182,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 170,819 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seat belt slow retracting

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 170,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seat belt slow retracting

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 151,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front HEAVY INNER WEAR

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Offside Front TYRE HEAVY INNER WEAR

Fail 18 Oct 2016 151,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front HEAVY INNER WEAR

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE HEAVY INNER WEAR

Pass 14 Oct 2015 131,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both offside tyres heavily worn on inner & outer edges

headlamp bulbs yellow

Fail 14 Oct 2015 131,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front to rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both offside tyres heavily worn on inner & outer edges

headlamp bulbs yellow

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,126 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 90,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,300 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

chips in front windscreen

front lower wishbone rear bushes breaking up

front wiper blades weak

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,654 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre worn outer tread and close to legal limit, Front wishbones-rear bushes worn, Oil leak, Tracking check, Chips in front screen, Covers over brakes/steering /outer sills.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre worn outer tread and close to legal limit, Front wishbones-rear bushes worn, Oil leak, Tracking check, Chips in front screen, Covers over brakes/steering /outer sills.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,803 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 52,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UBO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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