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AJ55 EYK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,124 mi
Last recorded203,124 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 203,124 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 203,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 183,143 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 183,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,606 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 159,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 136,933 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 136,933 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,307 miles

e.m.l.on at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2015 114,307 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

e.m.l.on at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,538 miles

brake warning light wire insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2013 63,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning light wire insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,395 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 32,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,925 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 EYK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EYK, 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 EYK registered?

AJ55 EYK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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