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AJ05 UDL

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,859 mi
Last recorded112,859 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UDL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,025 miles

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,543 miles

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

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 20 Oct 2018 95,458 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,942 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking

Damage to offside front tyre (outer) sidewall (no canvass visible).

Damage to offside front wing

Front registration plate poor condition

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake pad sensor wire disconnected

Parking brake travel high

Fail 6 Oct 2017 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake hoses cracking

Damage to offside front tyre (outer) sidewall (no canvass visible).

Damage to offside front wing

Front registration plate poor condition

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake pad sensor wire disconnected

Parking brake travel high

Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,736 miles

damage to offside front (outer) arch area

front registration plate deteriorating

handbrake travel high

Fail 10 Jul 2015 56,736 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to offside front (outer) arch area

front registration plate deteriorating

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre nearing limit and badly cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,040 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 32,798 miles

front brake pads nearing limit

front registration plate showing signs of wear

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 May 2011 23,937 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,383 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,651 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 22,636 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2008 18,853 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 UDL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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