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AJ55 ABX

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ABX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 145,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL. REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Fail 13 Dec 2024 145,576 miles

Emissions unable to be completed GAS ANALISER FAULT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL. REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 15 Dec 2023 142,745 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2023 142,743 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

tps light on

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 129,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,844 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 103,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 95,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Object in near side front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

midd sheild fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,934 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,738 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,138 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 67,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,577 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2010 58,573 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,018 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 ABX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ABX, 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 ABX registered?

AJ55 ABX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AJ55 ABX safe to buy?

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