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AJ55 TYW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,870 mi
Last recorded168,870 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TYW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 168,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 163,964 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 163,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 162,300 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 160,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 156,179 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 154,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 152,016 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 152,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 138,228 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 138,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,733 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,984 miles

babyseat fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,018 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 71,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,875 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 56,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,710 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 TYW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

AJ55 TYW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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