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AK55 HNJ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,878 mi
Last recorded179,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 179,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 165,320 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 165,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 162,894 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 159,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 152,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 152,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 146,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside front tyre treads perishing

nearside rear tyre worn to 3.1mm and tread perishing

offside rear tyre worn to 3.2mm and tread perishing

phone holder in centre of windscreen partially blocking view to front

Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,902 miles

Rear boot switch not secure

Fail 4 Apr 2019 133,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam halo lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear boot switch not secure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,209 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,516 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,851 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 HNJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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