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AJ55 XXP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,068 mi
Last recorded84,068 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XXP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,068 miles

2-front tyres scrubbed on edges and have cuts in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4-tyres on the vehicle has sidewall damage

front wiper slightly smearing screen

service light illuminated on dash

Fail 23 Mar 2012 84,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

2-front tyres scrubbed on edges and have cuts in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4-tyres on the vehicle has sidewall damage

service light illuminated on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,658 miles

advice front discs liped on edge pass and advice

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,655 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,349 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,347 miles

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

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

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 XXP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

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

Is AJ55 XXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XXP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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