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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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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