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AJ55 DZG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

190,957 mi
Last recorded190,957 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 190,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 190,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 186,484 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion present on inner sill to wheel arch

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion present on inner sill to wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion present on axle and suspension components

Rear slight damage on boot lid and light

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 184,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside corrosion present on inner sill to inner wheel arch

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside corrosion present on inner sill to inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion present on rear axle

slight damage on boot lid and light

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jan 2022 184,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside corrosion present on inner sill to inner wheel arch

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside corrosion present on inner sill to inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion present on rear axle

slight damage on boot lid and light

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2021 179,905 miles

Nearside Corrosion present on inner sill

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Corrosion present on inner sill

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

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

Offside Rear slight damage on boot lid and light

Rear Corrosion present on axle

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

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 173,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

corrosion present on offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion present on rear suspension components

slight damage on offside rear inner light

slight damage on rear boot lid

under engine and body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2018 160,788 miles

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

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 20 Dec 2017 149,352 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 138,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 119,508 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,674 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,093 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,133 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,723 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 DZG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DZG, 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 DZG registered?

AJ55 DZG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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