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AK05 XKB

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,601 mi
Last recorded135,601 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 135,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 112,656 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,585 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 92,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 72,375 miles

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 XKB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

AK05 XKB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is AK05 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 XKB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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