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AJ05 WSN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,013 mi
Last recorded166,013 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WSN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 166,013 miles

Front both sides front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 163,577 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 163,577 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 158,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 158,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 132,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 146,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 128,216 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 125,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 119,221 miles

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,914 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,497 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 WSN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WSN, 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 WSN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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