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AJ05 WXH

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,276 mi
Last recorded151,276 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WXH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 151,276 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 151,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 133,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 116,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,388 miles

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

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

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,766 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,693 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,418 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 WXH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WXH, 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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What year was AJ05 WXH registered?

AJ05 WXH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AJ05 WXH safe to buy?

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