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AK55 BZH

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BZH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 73,844 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 58,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 55,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,475 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 50,475 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 40,999 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

over due service inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2012 40,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

over due service inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,963 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 BZH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

AK55 BZH is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AK55 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 BZH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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