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AK55 BZC

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,262 mi
Last recorded92,262 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BZC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 92,262 miles

Exhaust CAT flange too Centre section nut`s corroded away

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Cap Seal just starting too crack

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16,91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust CAT flange too Centre section nut`s corroded away

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Cap Seal just starting too crack

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. DONE - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. DONE _ ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 77,416 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 74,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,826 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,615 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,241 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from boot not allow dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear cv boot metal part weeping grease

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,163 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 60,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,448 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 48,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,437 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 26,914 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,594 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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AK55 BZC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AK55 BZC, 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 AK55 BZC registered?

AK55 BZC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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