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AK55 BZN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,310 mi
Last recorded144,310 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BZN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 142,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bpth sides outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody general corrossion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 138,300 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 138,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 131,580 miles

Both front lower arm suspension bushes (rear),deteriorated/have play..

Rear brake pads appear worn..

Rear suspension corroded..

Nearside front tyre heavily scrubing on inner edge..

Fail 12 Oct 2016 131,477 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear).. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (D-bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (detatched).. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (D- bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front lower arm suspension bushes (rear),deteriorated/have play..

Rear brake pads appear worn..

Rear suspension corroded..

Nearside front tyre heavily scrubing on inner edge..

Pass 9 Oct 2015 123,712 miles

n/s and o/s/rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 123,606 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s/rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 120,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,133 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 102,716 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 9 Sep 2011 81,964 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,163 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 46,023 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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 BZN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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