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AJ05 UDX

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

191,523 mi
Last recorded191,523 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 191,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 182,525 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 182,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 179,264 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 179,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 172,414 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre inner/outer shoulder wear

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 172,411 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle not visible (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre inner/outer shoulder wear

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 166,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall slight damaged

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust casing adrift

Offside Front tyre holds inner/outer shoulder wear

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 166,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer wall slight damaged

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust casing adrift

Offside Front tyre holds inner/outer shoulder wear

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 158,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread slightly worn

Offside Front tyre outer edged slightly worn

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 158,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread slightly worn

Offside Front tyre outer edged slightly worn

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 148,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 148,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 140,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on rim protector

offside reartyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 140,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on rim protector

offside reartyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 132,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 126,307 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 113,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 113,654 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,911 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2009 99,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,841 miles

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

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

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Fail 4 Jun 2008 82,840 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of underside

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 UDX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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