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AK55 LXA

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,702 mi
Last recorded210,702 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 210,702 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 210,576 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 201,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 191,910 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 191,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 185,075 miles

All brake hoses deteriorted

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm and have cuts in tread area

Fail 22 Feb 2017 185,075 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 178,498 miles

front tyres on limit

Fail 28 Apr 2015 178,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 171,395 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 171,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 160,239 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 148,103 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 148,103 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 135,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 115,303 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 11 Sep 2008 88,641 miles

front tyres low tread on edges

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 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.

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