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AJ05 UDB

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,183 mi
Last recorded144,183 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 144,183 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 144,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 143,221 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 133,429 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 133,425 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 127,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 126,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 114,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,977 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,998 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin and brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,264 miles

Front flexible brake hoses perrishing

Front tyres worn close to legal limits

Inner front brake pads low

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,545 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,007 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,863 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,321 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 UDB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

AJ05 UDB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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