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AJ55 KVG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 128,592 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing from edge

Rear Park brake requirements just met

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,197 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 96,277 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

brake warning light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,702 miles

1. n/s rear tyre n ear legal limits and is becoming perished in tread. 2. n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. o/s front tyre becoming perished in tread. 4. Tyre warning light on.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,970 miles

1/ front and rear brake pads becoming worn 2/ both rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,570 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 KVG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KVG, 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 KVG registered?

AJ55 KVG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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