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AK05 DDE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,987 mi
Last recorded184,987 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DDE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 184,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 180,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 177,912 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both are badly perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear brake felexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 177,910 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow and no reserve braking. (1.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both are badly perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear brake felexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 169,657 miles

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

Front washers only just providing sufficient liquid

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

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2019 169,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm marked yellow (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front washers only just providing sufficient liquid

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 162,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 162,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 150,453 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 149,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 5 Jul 2016 135,477 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 135,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,639 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi hoses deteriated

both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

fuel cap sealing washer deteriated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,739 miles

*** BOTH FRONT TYRES NON RUN FLAT TYRES ****

BOTH DOOR MIRROR GLASSES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 14 Dec 2012 87,730 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 87,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 51,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 44,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,757 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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AK05 DDE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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