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AK55 HNF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,445 mi
Last recorded171,445 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HNF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 171,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2018 171,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, inner edge. Need replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, inner edge. Need replacing (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 167,641 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a low inner edge

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

smell of fuel from around tank

Pass 13 Feb 2016 160,591 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 2 Jan 2015 155,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 141,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 141,711 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f ABS wires adrift

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011 130,257 miles

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

engine niosey

Pass 2 Nov 2010 125,735 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 125,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 112,760 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 112,760 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,961 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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 HNF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNF, 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 HNF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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