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AK05 XKO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,187 mi
Last recorded153,187 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XKO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 153,187 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 150,429 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 150,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 143,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 143,676 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,604 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,630 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 120,630 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 110,451 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,309 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,487 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 93,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,355 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,487 miles

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

front brakes on limit of imbalance

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,054 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge

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

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 XKO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

AK05 XKO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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