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AK51 SAT

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,122 mi
Last recorded98,122 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 98,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 94,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald and starting to blister to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald and starting to blister to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 90,113 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,333 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not able to test seat belt to full test

Fail 10 Dec 2022 84,311 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not able to test seat belt to full test

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,982 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 67,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,364 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,390 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,750 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad/handbrake light on

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,440 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,694 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,948 miles

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

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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AK51 SAT is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK51 SAT, 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 AK51 SAT registered?

AK51 SAT is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AK51 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 SAT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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