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AJ05 XPP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

286,768 mi
Last recorded286,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XPP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2024 286,768 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 172,568 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 156,284 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 143,806 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 141,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,613 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 135,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 133,534 miles

Front brake hoses perished

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

oil leaking from camshaft cover also leaking onto exhaust

Fail 28 Dec 2015 133,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake hoses perished

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

oil leaking from camshaft cover also leaking onto exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2014 126,417 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,792 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 113,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,390 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,598 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 56,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XPP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

AJ05 XPP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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