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AK05 GMG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,098 mi
Last recorded181,098 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 181,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

damage to n/s/f lower body

n/s/r window trim insecure

o/s/r damper damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 162,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r shock cover insecure

Fail 13 May 2014 162,739 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r shock cover insecure

Pass 24 May 2013 143,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 21 May 2013 143,867 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2012 126,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 108,380 miles

traction control lamp on

Fail 13 May 2011 108,380 miles

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

traction control lamp on

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,941 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

traction control lamp on

Pass 22 May 2009 88,883 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 85,187 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 85,176 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside 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 GMG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

AK05 GMG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 GMG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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