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AK05 GLY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,771 mi
Last recorded137,771 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GLY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 137,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Jul 2024 136,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 135,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 128,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 120,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,483 miles

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

Offside Front door mirror tape up

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexaible to union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,283 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 98,283 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,922 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,679 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,747 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GLY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

AK05 GLY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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