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AK55 HNM

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,091 mi
Last recorded166,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 166,091 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 158,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 158,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 150,770 miles

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

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

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

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

accident damage n/s/r

Pass 6 Oct 2016 139,884 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs very corroded on inner face

n\s and o\s front brake flexi-hoses split\deteriorated

rear tyres wearing close to limit and deteriorated

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Oct 2016 139,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs very corroded on inner face

n\s and o\s front brake flexi-hoses split\deteriorated

rear tyres wearing close to limit and deteriorated

slight play in steering

Pass 31 May 2016 137,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,766 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper smeary

Pass 5 Oct 2012 111,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 102,915 miles

n/s/r lower tail bulb inop. o/s/r upper tail bulb inop.

rear pads slightly low.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,815 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Jun 2010 85,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,123 miles

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 HNM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HNM, 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 HNM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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