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AJ55 ATX

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,865 mi
Last recorded177,865 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ATX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 177,865 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,144 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 155,144 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 155,074 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Hand brake travel high

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (front) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 146,946 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 138,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 138,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 130,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 125,602 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt onty

Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,281 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 110,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ATX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

AJ55 ATX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is AJ55 ATX safe to buy?

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