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AJ55 XXV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,531 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,531 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2010 37,386 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 114,054 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 XXV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

AJ55 XXV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AJ55 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XXV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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