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AJ05 WXA

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,148 mi
Last recorded134,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 134,148 miles

Both headlamps slightly misted & aims slight poor

Bulb warning light illuminated but all bulbs appear to be working correctly

N/S/R disc slight heat damage

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 130,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

handbrake lever travel very high

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 24 Jun 2022 130,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

handbrake lever travel very high

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 24 Jun 2021 127,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 127,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 124,176 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 120,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire rubbing on wheel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 117,040 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 117,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 112,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,782 miles

Front Brake hoses starting to crack in outer rubber

Pass 23 Jun 2015 104,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,795 miles

front wipers smear

rear brake discs corroded and pitted on edges

traction control warning light stays on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,397 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 79,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 62,971 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 WXA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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