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AJ55 WTR

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,444 mi
Last recorded88,444 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WTR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,439 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,461 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,461 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

seat belt light staying on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,573 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,608 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 30,342 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,285 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 WTR is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

AJ55 WTR is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ55 WTR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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