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AJ55 DYW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,253 mi
Last recorded122,253 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 122,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 107,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 107,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,525 miles

Imbalance on front brakes

power steering pips rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 96,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,247 miles

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre, inner sidewall wearing

Offside rear brake wear sensor, hanging loose

Rear tyres slightly perished - close to legal limit

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Wipers poor

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,362 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r

Screen wash poor margenal pass

Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pad indicator hanging freely

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not to cords

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not to cords

Fail 2 Aug 2012 74,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pad indicator hanging freely

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not to cords

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not to cords

Pass 13 Aug 2011 65,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,761 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 44,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,363 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,306 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend tracking check

Fail 23 Sep 2008 37,306 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend tracking check

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

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

Offside 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 DYW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 DYW registered?

AJ55 DYW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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