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AK05 KFO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,095 mi
Last recorded110,095 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KFO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,095 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 105,965 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer,also 1 mounting bracket broken away from silencer (7.1.2)

front tyres void of tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Apr 2017 105,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer,also 1 mounting bracket broken away from silencer (7.1.2)

front tyres void of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,713 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,712 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 92,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside parking brake low effort, but still efficent

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 77,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 59,394 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 28,127 miles

rear tyres 3mm

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 KFO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KFO, 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 KFO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AK05 KFO safe to buy?

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