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AJ55 XXO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,764 mi
Last recorded157,764 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XXO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 157,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 149,964 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2021 149,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2020 139,334 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 139,334 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 127,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,534 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,804 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 XXO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

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

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