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AJ55 WSV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 114,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,053 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,360 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2019 67,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,490 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,297 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,246 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 56,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,344 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,409 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WSV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

AJ55 WSV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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