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AJ55 WKL

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,941 mi
Last recorded196,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 196,941 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 196,941 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 190,060 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 190,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 181,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 164,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 150,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 137,916 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 137,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 119,080 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 107,033 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,681 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 84,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,265 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 WKL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKL, 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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AJ55 WKL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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