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AK03 RAK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

212,052 mi
Last recorded212,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 212,052 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

air filter insecure not likely to become detached

rear subframe corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Jul 2022 203,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 203,364 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 199,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 193,955 miles

Offside Front head light has condensation in light not affecting pattern

rear bump stops split

small chips in screen

Pass 5 Sep 2019 186,087 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2019 186,087 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 167,442 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 167,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 142,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front steering rack gaiters twisted

child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r

Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear bumpstops perished/broken up

both rear tyres small cuts, not to cords

both steering rack gaiters twisted

plastic covers on engine and on underside

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,925 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 109,925 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,290 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,290 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,342 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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AK03 RAK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK03 RAK, 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 AK03 RAK registered?

AK03 RAK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is AK03 RAK safe to buy?

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