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AK55 GLJ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,754 mi
Last recorded148,754 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 148,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 121,132 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,hub to subframe. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 121,132 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,hub to subframe. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 109,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 104,421 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,929 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyre treads below 3mm.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 GLJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GLJ, 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 AK55 GLJ registered?

AK55 GLJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is AK55 GLJ safe to buy?

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