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AK55 MMU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,778 mi
Last recorded137,778 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MMU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,778 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump/pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front power steering pipe insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 137,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 135,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 126,964 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,627 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 113,178 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,754 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 104,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,795 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 99,795 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,253 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 88,253 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,265 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,422 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 56,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,204 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,098 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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 MMU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

AK55 MMU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is AK55 MMU safe to buy?

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