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AK05 TUY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,849 mi
Last recorded175,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 175,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 175,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 166,887 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 166,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 159,222 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 150,576 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 150,576 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 129,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 129,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the shoulders and stepped on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2014 112,295 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 112,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 97,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 84,304 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 69,186 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 68,994 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,468 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,053 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres worn badly on edges.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,496 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 14,496 miles

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

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 TUY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 TUY registered?

AK05 TUY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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