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AJ55 TLF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,103 mi
Last recorded108,103 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TLF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 108,103 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,734 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (no cords showing at time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre + cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre low pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,127 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside / nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Structural and suspension components corroded .

Pass 5 Apr 2022 92,476 miles

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

structural corrosion.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 78,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 75,079 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,750 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,511 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 54,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,564 miles

n/s/r inner side light in-op

Pass 24 May 2011 37,555 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,082 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Apr 2008 15,407 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 TLF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

AJ55 TLF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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