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AJ55 OKK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,169 mi
Last recorded76,169 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,169 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 71,118 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 71,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,699 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,192 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,852 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,935 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,633 miles

both rear tyres just 2mm

Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,708 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,649 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,999 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 36,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 33,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,905 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 23,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 14,394 miles

There is a slight seep from the PAS hose.

There is a small nail in the tread of the N/S/R tyre.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 11,774 miles

Slight damp of oil on the P.A.S hose.

There is a small nail in the tread of the N/S/R tyre.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 9,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 7,140 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 OKK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OKK, 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 OKK registered?

AJ55 OKK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is AJ55 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 OKK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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