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AK05 ASU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,128 mi
Last recorded98,128 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ASU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 98,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Mar 2026 98,126 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,151 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing outer / worn inner edges, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

amber brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 3 Mar 2025 93,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, on 2.4mm, minor cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing outer / worn inner edges, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

amber brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

wipers not fully tested

Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 87,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid - Blocked washer bottle at pump, cleared (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,579 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing/starting to drop edge treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing/losing shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges , minor cracking

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to discolour (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,342 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror glass discolouring

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,346 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,596 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,551 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,545 miles

under trays are fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,291 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on the edges of the tread

under cover trays are fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,188 miles

Under tray covers are fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2009 30,168 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,529 miles

Under tray covers are fitted

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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AK05 ASU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK05 ASU, 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 AK05 ASU registered?

AK05 ASU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AK05 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 ASU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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