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AJ55 AAK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,110 mi
Last recorded146,110 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 146,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 138,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 135,221 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 125,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,353 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 113,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,367 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 93,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,566 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2009 52,228 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,920 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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AJ55 AAK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ55 AAK, 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 AJ55 AAK registered?

AJ55 AAK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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