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AJ55 OPU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,325 mi
Last recorded164,325 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 164,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2026 164,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 161,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 156,534 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 156,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 152,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 148,019 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 144,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 139,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 139,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 131,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,337 miles

Engine oil leak front of engine area

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator bulb staying on dimly

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front indicator staying on dimly

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jun 2017 117,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joining brake pipe connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil leak front of engine area

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator bulb staying on dimly

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front indicator staying on dimly

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 111,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,169 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 102,169 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 102,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine light on

nearside and offside rear tyres are bald on inner edges but not considered part of the main tread

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,838 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 88,838 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 74,313 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 63,495 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,621 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,706 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 OPU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

AJ55 OPU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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