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AJ55 ATK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,591 mi
Last recorded119,591 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ATK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 119,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub for spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 116,610 miles

Central unable to fully view brake pipes due to plastic coverings

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rear tyres are heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 114,765 miles

General Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 112,954 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured harness support bracket on top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked, but unable to view cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked, but unable to view cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and tread depth is worn low (2mm). recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,845 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure plastic loom cover over top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

Fail 30 Oct 2021 109,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure plastic loom cover over top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,529 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 92,103 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 92,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,777 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 86,546 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,790 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 65,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,888 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors

front number plate split

n/sr tyre has a groove worn into inner treads

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors

Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,532 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors

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 ATK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ATK, 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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AJ55 ATK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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