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AK05 DDJ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,031 mi
Last recorded192,031 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DDJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 192,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

cover sills shields

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Sep 2024 187,246 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

cover sills shields

Pass 9 Jan 2023 177,695 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 170,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 170,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 162,895 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 156,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 147,383 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 147,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,982 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 131,893 miles

Exhaust emissions close to the limit of 3.00 1/m @ 2.41 1/m.

Slight buckle to the n/s/r wheel inner rim.

o/s reverse lamp not working

slight binding of the n/s/r brake, but performance is ok.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 131,893 miles

Exhaust emissions close to the limit of 3.00 1/m @ 2.41 1/m.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight buckle to the n/s/r wheel inner rim.

o/s reverse lamp not working

slight binding of the n/s/r brake, but performance is ok.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 124,232 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 124,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,198 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2014 109,198 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

rear discs worn

Fail 4 Jan 2014 108,945 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 102,160 miles

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

plastic covers underside and sills

Pass 14 Jan 2012 97,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,130 miles

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake discs wearing

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 76,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 DDJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DDJ, 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 DDJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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