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AK05 TUP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,240 mi
Last recorded175,240 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TUP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 175,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 163,234 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 163,234 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 153,049 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 153,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 143,202 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 142,935 miles

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

n/s/f plastic inner arch displaced

Pass 7 Apr 2011 137,222 miles

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

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

n/s/f and rear rims damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2010 130,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

Fail 16 Apr 2009 105,256 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen cracked on limit

Pass 16 Apr 2009 105,256 miles

windscreen cracked on limit

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,197 miles

slight ridge front brake discs + pads very thin

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 TUP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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