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AJ55 AUN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,693 mi
Last recorded198,693 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AUN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 198,693 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 188,780 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 188,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN DOWN TO CORDS AND IS FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms light is on

Pass 21 Dec 2018 179,503 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 179,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 167,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 154,766 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 154,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexable as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 142,084 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 128,180 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 128,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,198 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 87,463 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,588 miles

offside front tyre,tread low on outer edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,963 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,338 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 AUN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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