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AK55 LNW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

208,652 mi
Last recorded208,652 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 208,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 208,652 miles

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

park brake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2017 207,367 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 207,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 201,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014
Fail 3 Oct 2014 192,508 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 183,197 miles

crack on windscreen although not obstructing drivers view

Pass 6 Sep 2012 178,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 168,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 161,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 147,259 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED/ FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW/ FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OFF ON OUTSIDE EDGES.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 111,526 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 LNW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

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

Is AK55 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 LNW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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