MOT Status
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98,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under trays are fitted
offside rear tyre is worn on the edges of the tread
under cover trays are fitted
Under tray covers are fitted
Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Under tray covers are fitted
Under tray covers are fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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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?
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