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AJ55 WKP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,225 mi
Last recorded182,225 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 182,225 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated " ALL FOUR " FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES STARTING TO CUT OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 182,225 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated " ALL FOUR " FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF HEADLAMP BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES STARTING TO CUT OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 159,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish and crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm - Advise replacement 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish and crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 159,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish and crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm - Advise replacement 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish and crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,918 miles

all flexi brake pipes slightly perished

Fail 13 Aug 2018 142,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all flexi brake pipes slightly perished

Pass 7 Feb 2017 136,339 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 136,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 123,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 123,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,222 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2015 110,216 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 100,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,672 miles

N.S.F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,194 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,021 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 WKP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKP, 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 WKP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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