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AK55 HLG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,130 mi
Last recorded107,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HLG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2021 107,130 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,635 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,750 miles

Nearside Front slight twist on flexible brake hose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,453 miles

Nearside Front slight brake pipe twist

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 44,200 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear. Unable to carry out full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 36,069 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

child seat fitted to O/S/R seat

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,305 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,569 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,134 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 HLG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

AK55 HLG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 HLG safe to buy?

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