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AJ55 AUO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,619 mi
Last recorded163,619 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AUO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 163,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear suspension components of vehicle and lower body seals slightly corroded.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 162,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays and sill panels fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2024 161,149 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRES ALL ROUND ARE PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 159,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 159,802 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 157,525 miles

Central Rear 6 Pin trailer socket n/w correctly

Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Vibration damper rubber split (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock cover / bump stop worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock cover / bump stop worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 157,525 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear 6 Pin trailer socket n/w correctly

Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Vibration damper rubber split (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock cover / bump stop worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock cover / bump stop worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

seat belt warning lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2021 154,281 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 154,281 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PRIMARY GOVES BELOW LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PRIMARY GROVES BELOW LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 151,148 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 151,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 145,183 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 145,164 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 brake flexi brake pipes perishing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

run flat light on

Pass 21 Nov 2017 140,335 miles

BOTH FRONT FLIXY BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 131,754 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 131,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyres Worn From Inner Edge And Close To Legal Limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 103,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 91,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light stays on

Pass 18 May 2010 84,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light stay on

Pass 27 May 2009 78,146 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 AUO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AUO, 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 AUO registered?

AJ55 AUO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AJ55 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 AUO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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