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AJ05 WXG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WXG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 125,071 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 117,379 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 108,696 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear under neath rusted but not having serious effect.

Pass 26 May 2023 101,669 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

general ruat under nut seriously damage

Pass 25 May 2022 97,030 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 93,019 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 88,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,921 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 81,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 77,961 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2017 77,956 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,502 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,893 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 13 May 2013 57,118 miles

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 11 May 2012 54,351 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 38,140 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,671 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 WXG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 WXG registered?

AJ05 WXG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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