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AK55 LNU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,022 mi
Last recorded183,022 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LNU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 183,022 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Substantial crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 183,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure in lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Substantial crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 160,345 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 160,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

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

Parking brake lever travel indicates system may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 141,768 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 130,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,390 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 20 Jul 2011 84,214 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 64,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,989 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 LNU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU registered?

AK55 LNU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AK55 LNU safe to buy?

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