MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
*** 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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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