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AK55 GMV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear lamp lense dmaged

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 123,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 119,262 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 119,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 114,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,884 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes becoming weak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,450 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,278 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,942 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,365 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 92,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2011 86,303 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,684 miles

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

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

wipers smear

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 GMV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

AK55 GMV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AK55 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 GMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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