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AJ55 ATN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,449 mi
Last recorded130,449 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 130,449 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 130,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 129,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to get low on the inside

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,782 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2018 124,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly perrished

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorated

parking brake lever comes up slightly high

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,367 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,597 miles

Slight knock under vehicle unable to find source

Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,164 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,160 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,839 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 85,839 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 77,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,060 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,205 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,798 miles

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

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 ATN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ATN, 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 ATN registered?

AJ55 ATN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is AJ55 ATN safe to buy?

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