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AK55 GKN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,257 mi
Last recorded176,257 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 176,257 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 176,252 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 173,522 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 173,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

horn tone slightly low

Pass 9 Aug 2021 171,350 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 170,520 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 169,162 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 164,771 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 160,222 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 160,348 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 155,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 148,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 141,409 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 13 Feb 2013 133,164 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 120,658 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 120,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 108,697 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 4 Nov 2009 97,031 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,936 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 GKN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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