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AJC 4M

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,247 mi
Last recorded165,247 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJC 4M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 165,247 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 158,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 153,211 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 153,197 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 132,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,773 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,590 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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AJC 4M is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 AJC 4M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJC 4M?

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What year was AJC 4M registered?

AJC 4M is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AJC 4M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJC 4M 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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