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AJ05 XPD

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,537 mi
Last recorded146,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 146,537 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Light housing slightly damaged

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 146,537 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Light housing slightly damaged

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 215,091 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 128,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner tyre tread worn

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,092 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 112,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 104,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,684 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,904 miles

rear pads look low.

tested wet.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,059 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 XPD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XPD, 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 XPD registered?

AJ05 XPD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is AJ05 XPD safe to buy?

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