MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn inner and out edges (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
All brake hoses deteriorted
Both rear tyres worn to 2mm and have cuts in tread area
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
All brake hoses deteriorted
Both rear tyres worn to 2mm and have cuts in tread area
front tyres on limit
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front tyres on limit
rear brake sensors adrift
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R brake warning wire insecure and rubbing on wheel
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R brake warning wire insecure and rubbing on wheel
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
front tyres low tread on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK55 LXA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 LXA, 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 LXA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.
Is AK55 LXA safe to buy?
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